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ABRAHAM’S SEED The family of Isaac Genesis 25:18–34 Rebekah—the mother of twins 25:18–26 Esau and Jacob exchange birthrights 25:27–34 Isaac established in Canaan 26:1–33 The covenant confirmed to Isaac 26:1–5 Troubles with Abimelech 26:6–22 God’s blessing in Isaac 26:23–33 The patriarchal blessing 26:34–28:9…

Abraham Genesis 12:1–25:18 Isaac and Jacob Genesis 25:19–36:43 Joseph Genesis 37:1–50:26 ABRAHAM Background and Time Temporal Prosperity Customs and culture A Man of Faith Consider the sixfold promise God made to Abraham: 1. “I will make of thee a great nation.” 2. “I will bless thee.” 3. “I will make…

Intro; I want to do a quick review of what we have studied/learned about faith. What is Faith? Trust, belief, walking with Jesus, etc.. Faith - strong belief, complete trust and confidence , persuade, to win over Substance - solid presence, real physical matter, tangible reality Hope - desire for something…

10 Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land. 11 When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, “I know that you are a woman beautiful in appearance, 12 and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is…

Growing up I didn’t really think history class was that important. I mean how was knowing about people going to really help me in life and the real world right? However, one of the great things I learned in History class was the importance of knowing and remembering great people who helped us to get…

Frumentius and Edesius *** NS: In the year 316... Early in the fourth century Frumentius (300–380) and his brother Aedesius, two Christians from Tyre, were shipwrecked on the coast of Ethiopia. They were taken as slaves to the court of the Ethiopian king in Axum. Gaining the king’s favor, they were appointed…

Summary These two chapters in Ezekiel rehearse parts of Israel’s tragic history in different ways. This episode discusses both chapters, but devotes more attention to several controversial and difficult passages in chapter 20. Ezekiel 19 is a lamentation that uses animal and plant imagery to describe…

Last week we continued through the final section in Genesis, focusing on the reunification of Joseph with his family. Joseph had revealed himself to his brothers, and he sent them to get their father Israel and his entire household, to bring them to Egypt. Israel arrived in Goshen and was reunited with…

The Sanhedrin accused Stephen of disrespecting Abraham and the Temple. Stephen responded to the charge or blasphemy by bearing witness to God. God who intervened on behalf of his people, but, many remained stubborn in their disbelief. He spoke honorably of Abraham, the Prophets, and the Temple. Of Abraham…

Intro Who’s going to lead God’s people? You may think of kings or leaders as a “necessary evil” like police. If there was no sin or evil in the world, we wouldn’t need police. However, remember that there was authority structures before the fall, and they were good. Even if there was no sin, we would…

1 The earth is the Lord ’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. 2 For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord ? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted…

Intro; How many here have a written will? Why do you have a written will? It protects your future and the future of your loved ones. It controls the the fact that you determine what happens to your possessions, instead of the state. A will says, “I’m not going to be here forever, and I want to put certain…

Have you ever been tempted to ask God for a sign? A work, a miracle, something that God can give or show you in order to motivate you to holy living? Something to reassure you, that what you are doing or what God is calling you to do… is worth it… that the sacrifice is worth the reward... Whatever you…

Hoping Against Hope There are times in the biblical account when Sarah comes off as a bit … harsh. She was the wife of the great patriarch Abraham, so we tend to think of her with a degree of dignity and honor. But reading the biblical account of her life, it is impossible not to notice that she sometimes…

Hebrews 7:1-10 Introduction Good morning once again. As we are traveling through the book of Hebrews we have seen the main theme of the book is Jesus is better. He’s superior to angels, to the priesthood, to anything else. That theme is going to continue to be fleshed out by the writer of Hebrews in…

28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have…

God’s Faithfulness and Wisdom Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at how we can know that nothing can separate us from the love of God. He is faithful, and has always had a wonderful plan to bring salvation to us. In considering whether nothing can truly separate us, Paul addresses the issue…

Genesis 16:1-16 People make bad choices; but when we trust God’s promises we find the path to freedom. Scene 1/ People make poor choices! Is a common phrase; a phrase which is used a lot in educational settings. I have heard it used in schools, in courts and in government departments. Jeremy Clarkson…

The Gospel Project® for Adults Leader Guide CSB, Unit 2, Session 1 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Oct. 2021. God Makes a Promise Summary and Goal In the past few sessions,…

Grace and Faith, vs. Law and Effort When we talk about Jews without Jesus 1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Paul’s Heartbreak for Jews 3 For I could wish that I myself were…

Israel’s Hardening There’s something more to this. What is the underlying reason? (vv. 13-16) For the Gentiles to be save and for Israel to be jealous (v. 11) “Fall” - destroyed, finally beyond recovery; goes further than question in verse 1. “Trespass” - unbelief in Christ (9:30-10:4). This is a good…

Many Old Testament themes are repeated in the New Testament. Stephen is accused of blaspheming the Temple and the Mosaic Law - Stephen then summarizes OT history in order to expose their hypocrisy and wickedness. Two recurring themes stand out. The first is that God can never be tied down to one land…

God’s Greatest Gift 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other…

Persecution Continues Last week we started looking at the first Christian Martyr, Stephen a Hellenistic believer. Growing church was a persecuted church (Act4:18-21, 5:40) Persecution began with being told to stop preaching! That did not work, so then came more threats and beatings, and well, that did…

Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed to them, “Fellow Jews and all you residents of Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and pay attention to my words. For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it’s only nine in the morning. On the contrary, this is what was spoken…