Abraham – Learning to Give God What He Wants the Most

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Abraham – Learning to Give God What He Wants the Most Genesis 22

1. Abraham’s journey REVEALS what God wants most from each of us. Will you trust me with your FUTURE?

Test #1 – Famine - Will you trust me to PROTECT you? Test #2 – Greed - Will you trust me to PROVIDE for you? Test #3 – Prosperity - Will you trust me with your POSSESSIONS?

Test #4 – Courage - Will you trust me to fulfil my PROMISES? Test #5 – Timing - Will you trust me by PATIENTLY ENDURING?

Test #6 – Obedience - Will you trust me when what I ask doesn’t MAKE SENSE? Test #7 – The Final Exam - Will you trust me with EVERYTHING and EVERYONE in your life?

2. Abraham’s confidence in God’s promises and God’s character were the secret to His SURRENDER and REWARE.

“He (Abraham) staggered not at the promises of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; being fully persuaded that what He promised He was able also to perform. Romans 4:20-21

“And without FAITH it is impossible to please Him, for He who comes to God must believe that He exists and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6

3. Abraham’s life reveals that SURRENDER is the channel through which God’s biggest and best blessings flow..

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship.” Romans 12:1

keep it for eternal life.” “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” John 12:24-25

Question: What Does God Want Most From You and Me? 1. ALL I am, ALL I have. 2. He wants me by faith to say “Lord, I’m ALL IN !”

Abraham – Learning to Give God What He Wants the Most Genesis 22