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The Generations of Abraham

Genesis 12-20

Faith in Who God Is, What He Has Said, and What He Has Promised

May 19, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 21:1–21

God’s Word is Always Trustworthy (vv. 1-7) Man’s Actions are Often Selfish (vv. 8-14) God’s Grace is Constantly Surprising (vv. 15-21)

The Fruit of Unbelief (11:15am)

May 12, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 20

10 Realities that set in when we begin to doubt God in unbelief: We make God Smaller and less powerful than He is (v. 1) We think more of ourselves than we should (v. 2) We think less of others than we should (v. 2) We think less of others than we should (vv. 2-7) We think our problems are bigger than they really are (vv. 8-11) We start to excuse our sin (vv. 12-13) We see God’s grace, despite our sin (vv. 14-16) We see our sin and God’s grace on others round us (vv. 17-18) We see God still use us as witnesses to those around us (Genesis 21:22) We see our faith grow in understanding of who God is (Genesis 21:23-34)

The Fruit of Unbelief (9:00am)

May 12, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 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)

Child of Promise

April 28, 2024 • Ian Havercroft • Genesis 17:15–21, Genesis 18:1–15

Are God’s promises too good to be true? Hear the guarantee of God’s promises (17:15-21) See the wonder of God’s promises (18:1-15) May your unbelief turn to faith (21:5-7)

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)

Our God Who Finds Us In The Mess

April 14, 2024 • Scott Vanderform • Genesis 16

The mess we make when unbelief has its way (vv. 1-6). The redeeming God who sees and hears us (vv. 7-16).

A Primer on Covenants (11:15am)

April 7, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 15

What is a covenant ? How do the major covenants in Scripture relate and build? What is the end or goal of the covenants? Why should this matter to me?

A Primer on Covenants (9:00am)

April 7, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 15

What is a covenant ? How do the major covenants in Scripture relate and build? What is the end or goal of the covenants? Why should this matter to me?

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)

No Matter the Reality, You Always have a Choice. (11:15am)

March 17, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 14

Anarchy rules, history proves it. (vv. 1-12) God is still present, you can trust Him. (vv. 13-16) You must choose, who you will trust? (vv. 17-24)

No Matter the Reality, You Always have a Choice. (9:00am)

March 17, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 14

Anarchy rules, history proves it. (vv. 1-12) God is still present, you can trust Him. (vv. 13-16) You must choose, who you will trust? (vv. 17-24)

Trusting God

March 10, 2024 • Scott Vanderform • Genesis 13

Context Storyline Techniques Purpose Application Trust God with your circumstances. Refuse to be passive towards sin. Rejoice that God is growing your faith.

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.

The Beginning of Abram

February 25, 2024 • Norm Millar • Genesis 11:27—12:3

We are all sinners in need of grace (11:27-32). God calls sinners for kingdom work (12:1). God promises blessing for those who follow (12:2-3). Faith is required to follow (12:4a).