Does God Choose Who Gets Mercy? A Deep Dive into Romans 9, Pharaoh & God's Kindness

Is God's mercy random or part of a bigger plan?

In this episode of Rooted & Reason, Mikey and Ryan take a deep, thoughtful, and sometimes hilarious dive into one of the most challenging chapters in the Bible—Romans 9. Along the way, we explore Pharaoh’s hard heart, God's sovereignty, and the beautiful *kindness of God* that leads us to repentance.

Whether you’re wrestling with questions about free will, God’s justice, or what it really means when the Bible says "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy", this conversation is for you.

We look at:
* What Romans 9 actually says (and doesn't say) about God choosing who receives mercy
* How Pharaoh's story in Exodus connects with God's purpose and justice
* The mixed multitude that left Egypt—did God redeem Egyptians too?
* What it means to be God's people in light of His expanding promise
* How God's kindness and patience reveal His heart to the world

📖 Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Mikey's Nose
02:09 - God’s Mercy on Pharaoh – Arbitrary Judgment or Expanding Promise?
10:16 - Who Hardened Pharaoh's Heart?
20:00 - The Mixed Multitude – Egypt's Redemption Too
27:27 - The Purpose of the People God Uses
42:15 - The God Who Seeks to Show Mercy
48:50 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts