Polanus1561
Puritan Board Junior
I can only gather that Jacob should not need to manipulate others to indeed be blessed by God. But it is quite hard to apply this narrative, say, if you want to preach this to children.
1. We read the story knowing Jacob was elected.
2. (Did Jacob know of his election? I believe so)
3. Thus, it is not so easy to apply this to covenant children.
4. The dynamic of stealing a blessing is not applicable today.
5. Yet, am I missing something? I can only talk about the deficient morals of the family here. But what is the gospel application here?
@Contra_Mundum any thoughts?
1. We read the story knowing Jacob was elected.
2. (Did Jacob know of his election? I believe so)
3. Thus, it is not so easy to apply this to covenant children.
4. The dynamic of stealing a blessing is not applicable today.
5. Yet, am I missing something? I can only talk about the deficient morals of the family here. But what is the gospel application here?
@Contra_Mundum any thoughts?