The Generations of Abraham
Genesis 12-20
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
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)
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.