The Sovereign Grace of God

Texts:  Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 9:6-16; Hebrews 12:15-17

God’s Miraculous Grace (Gen. 25:19-21)

• God’s promise of continues as He answers Isaac’s prayer for children.
• God’s miraculous grace is displayed in giving Isaac and Rebekah children in the midst of years of barrenness. 

God’s Electing Grace (Gen. 25:22-28; Rom. 9:6-16)

• In this passage, there are two sons with two predetermined destinies.
• God chooses who will be His own – not based on human merit, but solely by His grace.
• The doctrine of election eliminates pride, encourages gratitude, and propels evangelism.

God’s Warning Grace (Gen. 25:29-34; Heb. 12:15-17)

• Esau sells his birthright for a meal in the backdrop of Jacob’s deception.
• This serves to warn us against trusting our own deceitful desires for the instant gratification of our flesh.