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Last week we saw Jacob’s wives Rachel and Leah contending with each other for bearing children. They even gave Jacob their maids so that they might bear children on their behalf. We also saw Jacob interact with Laban, committing to work so that he might obtain his own flock. Jacob became prosperous and…

Last week we witnessed the death of Abraham, and the generations that came from his sons born to him by his concubines. We also saw the children of Isaac born, Esau and Jacob. 1 Now there was a famine in the land, besides the previous famine that had occurred in the days of Abraham. So Isaac went to…

Last week we saw the sending of Jacob off to Rebekah’s side of the family. Though Isaac was the sender, Rebekah was the instigator, in an effort to save Jacob’s life from Esau. Jacob began his travels, and in doing so had a vision of God and a ladder to heaven. 1 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came…

Last week we witnessed the death of Sarah, and Abraham’s interactions with the pagan sons of Heth in the purchasing of land in order to bury his dead. Today’s going to be done a bit differently. We will be reading large chunks of Scripture in order to make it through the entire chapter. It is a historically…

Last week we saw the infamous story of Jacob’s deception and stealing of Esau’s birthright. This pivotal moment in Jacob’s life shapes the rest of his story, and indeed the story of the nation of Israel. 1 So Isaac called Jacob and blessed him and charged him, and said to him, “You shall not take a wife…

Last week we saw Jacob reunite with Esau in a dramatic fashion. Esau showed kindness to Jacob instead of wrath, which was expected. Both men experienced the blessing of forgiveness, and Jacob returned to the land of Canaan, promised to his grandfather. They camped outside of the city of Shechem. 1 Now…

Last week we saw Jacob prepare to meet his brother Esau, and out of fear he separated all that he possessed into 2 companies. He also separated himself from his family, and while he was alone, he wrestled with a mysterious man who blessed him and renamed him Israel. 1 Then Jacob lifted his eyes and looked,…

Last week we saw Jacob leave Laban’s household with his wives and children and all of his possessions. They snuck away, and Laban gave chase. Rachel had stolen Laban’s idols and he accused Jacob of the theft. After all was resolved, they made a covenant and Laban went back home. 1 Now as Jacob went on…

Last week we saw Jacob find Rebekah’s brother Laban, along with his 2 daughters, Rachel and Leah. He met Rachel first and worked 7 years to marry her, but was given Leah instead. He worked another 7 years in order to be able to marry Rachel also. 1 Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children,…

We are back in Genesis, picking up where we left off. So far, we have observed in Genesis the creation of the heavens and the earth, and mankind on the earth. We watched man fall from grace through rebellious sin. We’ve seen God judge fallen man, flooding the earth and destroying all life except for…

Last week we saw the life of Isaac as he sojourned in the land of Gerar, and his own interactions with Abimelech. We also saw Esau’s choice of wives, and the ramifications of those choices. 1 Now it came about, when Isaac was old and his eyes were too dim to see, that he called his older son Esau and…

Last week we trekked through the long story of Abraham’s servant obtaining a wife from Abraham’s homeland for Isaac. Isaac received Rebekah as his wife, and we discussed the importance of this happening. 1 Now Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. 2 She bore to him Zimran and Jokshan and…

When I think of father’s in the scriptures many pictures and individuals come to mind… My favorite however is a man we know very little about, his name is Enoch. Genesis 5:21-22 simply states this about him... Enoch lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Methuselah. Then Enoch walked with God…

Introduction In light of the fact that tonight begins our VBS, I wanted to take this time to highlight this opportunityToday we’re going to examine the topic ‘Let Us Rise Up and Build the Next Generation’. Now before we begin, I want to make sure to lay a foundation concerning our theme this year. Our…

1 Peter 2:4-10 It takes a keen eye and informed perspective to appreciate and identify the true value of precious gems like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds! Perhaps you know about the Hope Diamond? It’s the most valuable jewel in the world, valued at $200-250 million. It was supposedly stolen…

READ: Josh 24:14-18 “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord . And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord , choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your…

Before I bring the children up here for their time I want all of you to pull out your sermon notes and a pencil or pen, and we are going to take a little quiz. Ok, now those were the Bible Trivia questions for today. For this next part I want you to be honest with yourself. I was talking to someone in…

Introduction: Apostasy We live in an apostate generation The essence of apostasy is changing sides from that of the crucified to that of the crucifier. John Stott 1 There was a man of the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Micah. 2 And he said to his mother, “The 1,100 pieces of silver that were…

Decisions today determine the legacy we leave.

We don’t live in a “family friendly” world anymore. We live in a culture that thinks only of self and how we can advance our careers, obtain the nicest things and demand justice even when we are in the wrong. And a culture like that breeds delinquency and neglect in the next generations that will eventually…

Last week we left off last week speaking of legacy. We remember the promise made to Abraham way back in Genesis 15 , a covenant to make him into a great nation: And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall…

What monument are you leaving for the next generation?

LEGACY: something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor LEGACY: the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life I think if we all were honest with ourselves - we would agree that we all hope to leave a Legacy behind us…

The Lord is great and is highly praised; his greatness is unsearchable. One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts. “Listen, Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.…