Man's Goodness or God's Grace?

I.  The reality of God's choice.  (Mal. 1:1-5; Rom. 9:9-16)

II.  The statement of God's choice.  (Gen. 25:22-23)

III.  The character of the two sons.  (Selected Scriptures)

     A.  Esau

          1.  Esau covenanted in marriages that harmed him spiritually and hurt his parents.  (Gen. 26:34-35; 27:46; 28:8-9)

          2.  Esau was weak and thus sold his birthright.  (Gen. 25:29-34)

          3.  Esau was murderously enraged with his own brother.  (Gen. 27:41)

     B.  Jacob

          1.  Jacob's name means supplanter are speak to his character.  (Gen. 25:26)

          2.  Jacob took advantage of his own brother's weakness.  (Gen. 25:29-34)

          3.  Jacob stole his father's blessing.  (Gen. 27)

          4.  Jaco took Laban's flocks.  (Gen. 30:25-43)

          5.  Jacob was changed by God.  (Gen. 32:22-32)

IV.  God chooses, not due to our goodness, but solely according to His sovereign grace.  (Tit. 3:4-5)