How is God’s sovereignty displayed in the lives of the Patriarchs? First, was with Abraham. God told Abraham that through him He would encourage a great nation, known as Israel, and that through that nation “all the nations of the earth would be blessed.” And so Abraham, based on this covenant of God, left his land in Mesopotamia and made a challenging journey to Canaan to fulfill that vision. Second, was with Isaac. Isaac knew that God was sovereign. He was an example of God’s sovereign and miraculous service. Isaac, himself, knew that. Instead of worrying, becoming anxious, or sleeping with Rebekah’s maid to father a son, Isaac takes his concern to God in prayer. Lastly, it was displayed by Jacob. By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Jacob, the younger brother, had the precedence and primary blessing. He did this to symbolize the high sovereignty of God.