Why did God put Pharaoh in his position?
God placed Pharaoh in his position for the purpose of magnifying His own name. Through His dealings with Pharaoh in Egypt, the ancient world came to know what the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had done, so that His name was magnified.
Les teaches that God put Pharaoh in that position for the purpose of magnifying His own name. Even years later, people of the ancient world knew what had happened down in Egypt as a result of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob dealing with Pharaoh. This sets up the discussion of Romans 9:18 and the whole concept of the mercy of God.
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
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Why did God raise up Pharaoh?
God says to Pharaoh that he raised him up for this same purpose: to show God's power in him and to declare God's name throughout all the earth.