Abraham-Not of this world
Gen 12:1-9
As we look at the life of Abraham, we are going to see his heart and his attitude towards God.
1. Abraham chose to Obey God. The first thing we notice is that Abraham had a choice and he chose to obey this call.
• Matt 10:37-39
2. Abraham had a promise Gen12:2-3. Five times bless...God will do it. Not within us. Every good gift from Abraham..Imagine Abraham sharing with Sarah about living in tents... will have children...promise to make them a great nation.
3. Abraham would be a blessing. “You will be a blessing”. How? The blessing... to make your name great.
• Abraham I will take away your name and give you a far better name… Jesus
• God takes away our identity to give us a far better identity.
4. Bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you….
• Melchizedek & Abimelech blessed Abraham and they were blessed, Hagar cut off because she despised her mistress Sarah, the Canaanites who persecuted and troubled the Jews are gone. Greeks who overran Palestine and desecrated the Temple were overrun by the Roman Empire; …..God blesses those who bless Israel.
• Ps 122:6:9 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
• Through Abraham, all families of the earth blessed. Nations, people groups…are blessed with JESUS! What a promise!
5. Abraham was not PERFECT. We do not need to be perfect to be heroes…it is not because of our gifting, talents, attributes, it is simply God’s call…we are the called. Now, we need to make the choice to obey the call wholeheartedly.
6. Abraham Preached. Peopled acquired-slaves or souls? Although Abraham was still in his journey, not seen any fulfillment of God’s promise, Abraham preached! V6.
7. Abraham Worshipped.
• His heart of worship even though not seen the promise. More to this life.
• Bethel (House of God) before me, Ai (the dump/world) behind me…where I am, I will continue to worship…Abraham established an altar…
Like Abraham, we are not of this world. What does the life of a pilgrim look like?
A life faith demands that we are not of this world, this is not my home, a pilgrim, declare the praises. A sojourner, a pilgrim.
Col 3:1-4; Rom6; Matt 6 19; 1jn 2:15-17 The pursuit of things creates emptiness.
We are pilgrims not drifters...we have a goal-to be with the King..build tents, preach, worship! Build tents but don’t expect to take it with us.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Sunday Re Cap (4th Sept 2011)
Text: Hebrews Chapter 11
In verse 32, it talks about some very interesting people of faith.
Gideon – Judges 6: 11 – 13
Barak – Judges 4: 6 -8
Jephtah – Exodus 20: 13
Samson – Judges 16
We see these people as flawed but God sees them as people of faith.
We look at the outward appearance but God looks at the hearts.
1 Samuel 16: 7
What will the Books of History write about us?
If Hebrews Chapter 11 was being written today, what would this faith chapter say about us?
V4. Abel brought an offering
V5. Enoch walked with God
V7. Noah built an ark
V8. Abraham was called ‘God’s friend’
V31. Rahab – the prostitute – believed God’s promises for over 40 years
Daniel 3: 17 & 18
“My God is able to deliver me from you”
“But even if He doesn’t, I won’t serve your false gods!’
Do we have this kind of Faith in God today.
Do we trust Him?
Do we trust Him to make the final decision about our future?
Do we really trust that He has our best interests at heart?
Hebrews 11: 38 – 40 (The Message)
Let us then be an example that others would like to follow.
Let us put our trust in the King and the Kingdom of God today.
Let us trust God with our whole lives.
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