The Generations of Abraham
Genesis 12-20
Examples of Faith
May 5, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 18:16—19:38
Strong faith believes the best (18:16-33) Weak faith will lead you to sin (19:1-11) Weak faith will continually lure you back to sin (19:12-22) Faith is God’s conduit of grace (19:23-29) Faith does not mean we don’t sin or fail (19:30-38)
The Sign of the Covenant
April 21, 2024 • Ian Havercroft • Genesis 17:1–14, Genesis 17:22–27
The Mystery of Being Born Again (John 3) God’s Promise to Create a Multitude (Gen. 17:1-8) See the Multitude of Nations Gathered to Jesus (Rev. 5:9) God’s Requirement of a Sign of Devotion (Gen. 17:9-14, 22-27) See People Devoted to Christ from the Heart (Rom. 2:29)
Righteousness: By Grace, Through Faith
March 24, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 15:1–20
Covenant Revealed (vv. 1-6) God’s Comfort (v.1) Abram’s Confusion (vv. 2-3) God’s Confirmation (vv. 4-5) Abram’s Conviction (v. 6) Covenant Ratified (vv. 1-21) God’s Pledge (v. 7) Abram’s Perplexity (v. 8) Abram’s Preparation (vv. 9-12) God’s Promise (vv. 13-21)
Abram’s Plan Backfires
March 3, 2024 • Ian Havercroft • Genesis 12:4–20
Forgetting God? Abram Begins Well (4-9) God’s faithfulness to his promises is worth your obedience and worship. Abram’s Plan Backfires (10-16) God is faithful to his promises so do not forget him or trust your own resources. Abram is Rescued (17-20) Forgetting God has its consequences God is more faithful than we deserve Because God keeps his promises to imperfect followers, we must celebrate his faithfulness.