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Rebekah

Sep 9th, 2007 / Great Bible Stories

Outline—Genesis 24

  1. The faith of Abraham (vv. 1–9)—obedience to a promise (the heart of a veteran)
  2. The faith of a servant (vv. 10–28)—obedience to a commission (the heart of a willing servant)
  3. The faith of Rebekah (vv. 29–58)—obedience to a call (the heart of a friend)
  4. The faith of Isaac (vv. 59–67)—obedience to a will (the heart of a subject)

Take Home Points

  • Dependent obedience today has great rewards—be careful to obey!
  • There is something sacred about marriage—be careful to honor the institution.
  • God’s sovereign plan displays infinite patience and providential care—be careful to trust.
  • Every age and station in life has its requirements for godliness—be careful to build.

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Abraham & Isaac

Sep 2nd, 2007 / Great Bible Stories

Outline—Genesis 22:1–19

  1. Dedication is always personal (vv. 1–2)
  2. Dedication is always an investment (vv. 3–12)
  3. Dedication is always profitable (vv. 13–19)
    1. Joyful sacrifice (v. 13)
    2. Joyful memory (v. 14)
    3. Joyful lesson (vv. 15–18)
    4. Joyful conclusion (v. 19)

Take Home Points

  • The temptation of a saint does not aim to uncover some evil in him, but rather to make apparent what good God has wrought in the faithful believer.
  • Abraham had feared God before; now he advances to the full measure of devotion—advancing faith.
  • God does not expect man to do for Him what He is not ready to do for man.

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