HEBREWS 12:16-17

1. We are not to be immoral like Esau (v.16).
   • When we go back to Genesis, what do we find immoral about Esau?
   • What was it about the illustration given that is still immoral?
2. We are not to be profane like Esau (v.16).
   • What threshold did Esau illicitly cross?
   • When we choose immediate gratification, what threshold do we cross?
3. We are not to devalue lasting blessings like Esau (v.16).
   • How does our immorality purposely devalue lasting blessings?
   • How does our profanity purposely devalue lasting blessings?
4. Don’t choose to be rejected by God as Esau did (v.17).
   • How does the choice of immediate gratification rob us of our inheritance?
   • What reason would God have to say, “Esau have I hated?” (Malachi 1:3)
   • What is it costing us when we choose the immediate over the enduring?
5. Don’t choose anything that makes it impossible to repent (v.17).
   • How did Esau get to the point where he couldn’t repent?
   • How can we make sure that we don’t get to the point where we can’t repent?

Call to Action: To intentionally choose lasting blessings and relationships.