GCEChristian Religious StudiesThe Patriarchs2021

Isaac's act of blessing Jacob instead of Esau teaches that

Aparents should always favour the younger child over the elder
Bdeception can sometimes bring God's blessing without consequences
CGod's sovereign purposes can be fulfilled despite human schemingCORRECT
Dthe firstborn has no spiritual advantage over the younger
AI
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Although Jacob and Rebekah used deception (Genesis 27), God's earlier oracle to Rebekah stated 'the elder shall serve the younger' (Genesis 25:23). The blessing ultimately fulfilled God's predetermined purpose, showing divine sovereignty overriding human error. However, the deception still brought painful consequences, making option B incorrect.
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