Alan Frow // Genesis 25:19-34
Compare the way in which Isaac and Rebekah show favoritism towards their sons with the way in which God shows favor? How is this a glimpse of the gospel of grace for us? How can it free us from trying to earn God’s unmerited favor? 2. Read 1 Cor 1:27-29) Tell how a willingness on your part admit our weakness and foolishness has enabled you to receive the God’s grace. 3. One implication of God’s disruptive, unmerited favor, is that we are freed to inquire of God in prayer about things that make no sense, like Rebekah did. What is this for you right now? 4. Another implication of valuing God’s favor is that we are able to defer gratification, knowing we have a good Inheritance in Christ. What is the ‘bowl of lentils’ in your life that tempts you to give up long term inheritance for momentary pleasure? pray for each other in this regard.
