Why do we celebrate Yetziat Mitzraim, the Exodus from Egypt, if Hashem brought us down to Egypt in the first place? Simiarly, how can Yaakov be happy for getting his children out of Egypt, and out of starvation if he put his kids in the situation in the first place?
What is the relationship between Israel’s transgressions and their destiny. Does Hashem dictate reality based on His plan or solely based on our actions – merits and sins?