Sovereign Grace Overriding Human Expectations (Genesis 48:17-22)
Deep Dive into Sovereign Grace Overriding Human Expectations (Genesis 48:17-22)The narrative of Genesis 48:17-22 captures a profound theological moment where the dying patriarch Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. During this patriarchal blessing, Jacob deliberately crosses his hands, placing his right hand upon the younger son, Ephraim, instead of the firstborn, Manasseh. Observing this, Joseph attempts to correct his father, believing the physical inversion to be a mistake born of failing eyesight and a violation of the cultural customs of primogeniture.However, Jacob…
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