Rescue the Relatives Genesis 14:11-16 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Introduction Loving your relatives can be challenging We desire to see them embrace eternal life of Christ Disappointment & discouragement when there is no fruit Theme in scripture: take back what the enemy has stolen Look at Abram and David

Abram rescues Lot Genesis 14 – seeds of communion, tithing, and righteousness by faith V. 11 they took all the goods … V. 12 they also took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son V. 14 his brother was taken captive Some translations have relative, kinsman Armed 318 trained servants V. 15 he and his servants attacked them V. 16 brought back his brother Lot and his goods

David recovers all 1 Samuel 30:1-19 V. 1 Amalekites attack & burn Ziklag V. 3 wives, sons, daughters taken captive V. 4 David and people wept V. 6 people wanted to stone David V. 8 David inquired of the Lord V. 18 David recovered all … two wives V. 19 David recovered all

James John 7:2-5 Jesus brothers did not believe in him. 1 Corinthians 15:7 James becomes an eyewitness of Jesus resurrection Acts 1:14 James is part of the upper room prayer group Acts 15:13, 19 a leader at Jerusalem council Author of the epistle of James Never uses his position as basis of authority From skeptic -> eyewitness -> upper room experience -> leader in the church

4 Keys of Intercession 1) remind the Lord of His promises Isaiah 62:6-7 2) pray for justice on behalf of another Isaiah 59:15-16 3) build up the wall (hedge) Ezekiel 13:4-5 4) stand in the gap Ezekiel 22:30-31

R & R Is no longer Rest & Relaxation But Rescue the Relatives!