The Man God Mastered 2: Blessing (Genesis 27:1–40)
At the end of his life Isaac attempts to bestow his blessing on Esau. But he is fighting God. This sermon explores the nature of his blessing and how it still affects us today.
David Seccombe
David Seccombe is Roving Ambassador of George Whitefield College, Cape Town, South Africa and Extraordinary Professor of New Testament of North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. He lives in Perth, Western Australia with his wife, Lorraine. He is an ordained Anglican minister trained at Moore Theological College, with PhD from Cambridge University. He was Rector of St Matthew's Anglican Church, Shenton Park from 1979-92 and Principal of George Whitefield College 1993 - 2012.
Jacob: The Man God Mastered 1: The Value of a Promise (Genesis 25)
What is the meaning of the ancient story of Jacon and Esau's difficult birth, and their later struggle over their father's blessing? The answer still affects world history, and demands a response from whomever hears it.
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Luke has a special understanding of Christians as Jesus' disciples. Foundational is the idea of a Christian as a serious student.
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