Blindness and God’s sovereignty: How our spiritual arrogance can battle His hidden hand (Genesis 27; Isaiah 46; Hebrews 11)

This study of Genesis 27:1–29; Isaiah 46:3–11; and Hebrews 11:17–22 explores how divine plans supersede human intentions, prejudices and shortsightedness. Faith/trust and generational legacy play out in the lives of Abraham, Yitzkhak (Isaac) and Yaakov (Jacob). But Yitzkhak’s physical blindness reveals his inability to see God’s choice of unexpected vessels, and the importance of seeking divine wisdom. The Prophets reveal how curing spiritual as well as physical vision problems would be a key role for the Messiah — and fundamental to Heaven’s redemptive plan.

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5 takeaways from this study

1. God’s sovereignty transcends human plans and cultural expectations, often choosing unexpected vessels to fulfill His purposes.

2. Faith is a developmental journey, not a static state. It grows through trust, uncertainty and stepping forward despite unclear outcomes.

3. Spiritual blindness can be more debilitating than physical blindness, hindering one’s ability to recognize God’s work and align with His plans.

4. Legacy and divine promises are passed generationally, with God’s intentions continuing beyond individual human limitations or understanding.

5. Seeking wisdom about life’s challenges is crucial, rather than merely accumulating head knowledge or becoming fixated on speculative interpretations of divine plans.

Summary: Tammy