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How do we know God's sovereignty is true in the story of Jacob and Esau?

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God's sovereignty is affirmed through the biblical narrative showing His purpose in choosing Jacob over Esau before their birth.

The accounts of Jacob and Esau highlight the sovereignty of God in selecting Jacob over Esau, as conveyed in Romans 9:10-13, where Paul states that God's choice was not based on the actions or merits of the individuals, but on His divine purpose. Prior to their birth, Rebecca received a revelation that 'the elder shall serve the younger' (Genesis 25:23), which illustrates God's intentionality in His choices. The subsequent rivalry and the eventual fulfillment of this prophecy underscore that God's sovereign will guides the course of history and individual destinies.
Scripture References: Romans 9:10-13, Genesis 25:23

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