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1 day ago · From the viewpoint of Reformed theology, Romans 9:13-18 illuminates God’s sovereignty in electing certain individuals for salvation while passing over others. Paul’s reference to Malachi 1:2-3 in verse 13, where God loved Jacob but hated Esau, underscores that God’s choice is not based on human merit or effort.
1 day ago · Bible Reading Notes: Year One – April. 1st April: Genesis 25:19-34 Esau was a fool. He chose his own way rather than the Lord’s way. Jacob was a ‘heel’! ‘Born with his hand holding on to Esau’s heel…, he was named Jacob (Heel)’ (26). A crafty twister, a manipulating cheat, there was nothing about him that merited God’s blessing.
1 day ago · Bible Reading Notes: Year One – April. 1st April: Genesis 25:19-34 Esau was a fool. He chose his own way rather than the Lord’s way. Jacob was a ‘heel’! ‘Born with his hand holding on to Esau’s heel…, he was named Jacob (Heel)’ (26). A crafty twister, a manipulating cheat, there was nothing about him that merited God’s blessing.
8 hours ago · We saw the challenge of Rebekah and her two sons, Esau and Jacob. They were both from the same mother, the same father, but they still had issues, and not to mention marrying plenty of wives.
