Making All Things New: Genesis
How shall we then live?
Rev. Shu-Ling Lee
Genesis 19
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1. The Direction of Lot’s Life
There is a progression from Chapter 13-19: Lot was in the city. Then the city was in Lot.
You cannot aim for the best of both worlds (see Psalm 1:1-2)
In the end, you will become either a person OF the city or a person FOR the city
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2.The Destruction of Lot’s Life
He lost his way
He lost his family
He lost his joy
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3. The Desire of Lot’s Heart
The direction of his life came from the desire of his heart
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Conclusion “Remember Lot’s wife” (John 17:28-33)
In the end, what you and I need is to know and experience God’s love.
We need to know and experience this deep and rich love because that is what will expels out the love for the things of this world.
God’s love is working in ways you may not understand until years later or even beyond your lifetime.
How shall we then live?
DTM | June 5th, 2022
June 5, 2022 • Rev. Shu-Ling Lee • Genesis 19
The Power of Forgiveness
November 27, 2022 • Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui • Genesis 50
Sermon Notes Making All Things New: Book of Genesis The Power of Forgiveness Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Genesis 50 ——— What is God’s providence? The often-imperceptible work of God to fulfill his good purposes. God’s Providence in Scripture (Phil. 2:13; Eph. 1:11-12; Romans 8:28) ——— What does trusting in God’s providence practically entail? (Gen. 50:19-20) 1. Leaving the righting of wrongs to God: God’s providential work IN us (v. 19) 2. Seeing God work for our ultimate good - God’s providential work FOR us (v. 20) 3. Forgiving those who hurt you and showing gratitude (and even) affection - God’s providential work THROUGH us (v. 21)
On the Path to Humility
November 13, 2022 • Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui • Genesis 37
Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis On the Path to Humility Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Genesis 37 Consequences of Favouritism ——— 1. Envy: Joseph’s brothers were filled with envy (v. 20) Two ways to handle envy a) Build yourself up b) Bring others down We say that people are proud of being rich, or clever, or good-looking, but they are not. They are proud of being richer, or cleverer, or better-looking than others. —C.S. Lewis ——— 2. Pride: Joseph puffed up with pride (v.9) ——— 1. How do avoid favouritism? A Word to Parents Are you shaping your children to believe that your love for them is predicated on their performance and behaviour? Is it consistently communicated to them that their parent’s love rises and falls on how they perform or behave? How you interact with others (including how your parent) exposes who you think God is. On a practical note… • Acknowledge that you have unique relationship with each child • Be proactive in showing love to each child • Craft out intentional family time ——— 2. How to I overcome envy and pride? A Word to Children Allow your heavenly Father to meet your deepest needs Learn to honour your parents — not idolize them. ——— Conclusion: Lean into the Father’s love…