About this episode

The episode discusses how God's sovereignty works through human actions, even those that are sinful, for His glory and our benefit.

In his sovereign goodness, the Lord works around, in, and through even our sinful scheming for our good and His glory.

Topics covered

• sovereignty
• sinful scheming
• God's goodness
• Christian faith
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• sovereignty
• God
• Genesis
• Christianity
• spirituality
• faith
• goodness
• scheming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Back Creek Church

Books & works: Wrestling with God: Scheming & Sovereignty

Places: Genesis 30:1-24

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