The sermon is examining Genesis 27, where Jacob tricks his blind father Isaac into blessing him instead of his brother Esau, with the help of his mother Rebecca.

Isaac favored Esau because Esau reminded him of the worldly lifestyle he couldn't have. But God's plan was for Jacob to receive the blessing.

All the characters are acting sinfully in pursuing their own desires, but God sovereignly works his plan through their sins. No one can stop God's purposes.

Jacob technically owns the birthright already, but has to deceive Isaac to prevent him from wrongly blessing Esau. Jacob tells 3 lies during the encounter.

Isaac pronounces a prophetic blessing over who he thinks is Esau, blessing him with prosperity, domination over others. Ironically, it fully applies to Jacob and Israel instead.

The scene shows God's sovereignty and human sin working together. God accomplishes his plan despite the characters' selfish motives and deception.

Christians still struggle with sin, but can take comfort that God can work through it. There are consequences to sin though, so obedience is best.

The story is a reminder that no one can thwart God's purposes, and he turns even sinful acts to bring about his good plans and prophecies.

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