The special son
Imagine being the son of a rich farmer, and that you will inherit all your father's wealth and status when he dies simply because you were the first born and therefore the inheritor of the birthright. You have a close relationship with him and the prospect of a great future. Despite all this, you sell your birthright to your younger twin brother for a small amount of food. This situation is described in Genesis 25:27-34 27 So the (twin) boys grew. And Esau (firstborn) was a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob (second born) was a mild man, dwelling in tents. 28 And Isaac (father)loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah(mother)loved Jacob. 29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, "Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary." Therefore his name was called Edom. 31 But Jacob said, "Sell me your birthright as of this day." 32 And Esau said, "Look, I am...