4 Keys to God’s Sovereign Choice

1. God Chooses the Least Likely Candidate
• Scripture: Romans 9:6-13
• Examples:

o God chose Isaac over Ishmael, Jacob over Esau.
o In the Ancient Near East (ANE) culture, the firstborn typically received the birthright, but God often chose the secondborn.

• Takeaway: God chooses the “least likely” to show His power and purpose.

2. God Chooses Based on His Grace, Not Human Worthiness
• Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
• Explanation:

o Jacob was not chosen for his merits; it was God’s sovereign plan.
o Grace: A gift, not earned by works.

• Takeaway: God’s choice is rooted in grace, not our achievements.

3. God Doesn’t Choose Based on Who We Are, But on Who He Intends to Make Us
• Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18
• Example:

o Jacob’s transformation from “deceiver” to “Israel.”

• Takeaway: God’s choice is about who He is shaping us to become, not who we currently are.

4. You Can Encounter the Message… But Still Miss Jesus
• Scripture: Romans 9:4-5; John 1:11
• Explanation:
o Israel had the adoption, glory, covenants, law, worship, and promises, yet missed the Messiah.

• Takeaway: Being around the message is not enough—don’t miss Jesus in your own life.

Conclusion:

• Key Reflection: Have you missed Jesus?
• Personal Application:

o You are chosen by God, not because of your status or works, but by His grace through faith in Jesus.
o Reflect on your relationship with Christ: Are you embracing your identity as God’s chosen, or are you letting feelings of unworthiness hold you back?

Final Thought: God’s sovereign choice is not about our worthiness but about His grace and His plans for us. Trust in that grace and embrace your identity as chosen by God.