We see how the Lord continues to work in the life of Jacob. Instead of a wonderful love story at the well, we see a continuing trial and ordeal. Jacob must learn to trust in the Lord. In this text, Leah begins to understand who the true bridegroom is. We will consider these three points…
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The Book of Genesis
We continue in the life of Jacob. Here the Lord begins to lead him in faith as a pilgrim like his father. We see that the Lord takes the initiative with his people. We must learn to rest in his promises and respond to him with faith. We will consider these four points: 1. Jacob’s…
We will consider Genesis 27 and how the blessing of Isaac (God’s covenantal, firstborn blessing) was given to Jacob instead of Esau. We will consider how this was through the deception of Rebekah and Jacob, yet it was the sovereign plan of God. We will consider how this passage calls us to repentance and faith…
We have a text that describes the life of Isaac in this world as a pilgrim. We have very little account of the years of his life. But in this text, we see his struggles and God’s blessing. We are reminded that his struggles were the same as his father Abraham. In fact, we see…
We come to Genesis 22 and the story of God’s great test of Abraham’s faith. What God asked of Abraham is the greatest test of faith imaginable. And it seems to work against his promise. Abraham passed that test and God showed his faithfulness through it. We will consider these four points: 1. The great…
We continue in the story of Abraham. We come to Genesis 21 and the fulfillment of God’s promise of a son. This passage describes two responses to this promised child. We will consider how Paul applies this story to the New Testament church in Galatians 4. We will consider these four points; 1. The laughter…
Abraham is an example of faith to us. He was a great and humble man. He was both of these things by faith. We will consider the greatness of his victory in battle and the source of his strength. We will also see his faith displayed in his dependence and reliance on God alone through…
We will continue in the life of Abraham while considering Genesis 12:10-20 which teaches us of the failure and weakness of Abram’s faith. Abram is not an example of faith to us in this passage. But the Lord reminds us of his grace in this passage. We see Abram’s failure but God faithfulness to his…