Friday, January 6, 2012

Back to the Beginning

This Sunday we will resume our Study of Genesis.  You may recall we concluded the last year with the story of Jacob & Esau.  Have you identified what your bowl of stew is???  We will plan to recap this story and move into a discussion on how God's sovereignty was evident in Jacob's life.  Paul references this story in Romans 9:13.  What is your reaction to the conclusion, "and so Esau despised his birthright."  Don't you want to say, "wait, wait, wait.... but Jacob was a deceiver and he tricked Esau!"  In preparation for this Sunday, please read Romans 9:10-18.  You may want to also take a look at this article and consider some thoughts to discuss:  http://www.reformationtheology.com/2009/01/jacob_i_loved_but_esau_i_hated.php

The story of God's creation is everywhere; click the video to the right to see Ilya Bryzgalov's views on the matter.  "Different personality.... different ideas.... " Thanks to Derek for finding the video!

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