Spreading the Word Genesis So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” Psalm 53:1

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” Psalm 53:1

Genesis I. Creation & Fall of man (1–5) II. Noah, Flood & Babel (6-10) III. Tower of Babel (11) IV. Abraham (12-25) V. Isaac (25-27) VI. Jacob (27-36) VII. Joseph (37-50)

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob means “supplanter” One who supersedes by force or treachery Jacob’s “life verse” would be: “God helps those who help themselves” Jacob’s life is story of becoming Israel Israel means “governed by God” “gathered, guided and empowered by God”

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25)

But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: that the older men … the older women … the young women … the young men … Titus 2:1-8

the older men be sober reverent temperate sound in faith in love in patience Titus 2:1-10 …………..not controlled from without ………honorable, respectable ……controlling within ………….whole, healthy, strong ……..trusting and obeying God ……..agape, God’s love..endurance, bearing under

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob’s Supplanting (27)

Abraham Isaac Jacob (100) (60) Joseph (91) Chapter 27

77 – Jacob’s age 147 – Age when dies 180 – Isaac’s age when dies 180 = = 40

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob’s Supplanting (27) Jacob interested in Spiritual things Jacob sees the means to these – flesh Jacob’s righteousness is by restraint

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid;..for he is God’s minister..to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. Romans 13:1-5

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob’s Supplanting (27) Jacob interested in Spiritual things Jacob sees the means to these – flesh Jacob’s righteousness is by restraint Jacob does not know God Jacob’s strivings leaves huge messes

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob’s Supplanting (27) Jacob’s Experience with God (28) Encounters God in a dream God is real…God is involved in this world

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” John 1:45-51

Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” John 1:45-51

Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” John 1:45-51

And He said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” John 1:45-51

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob’s Supplanting (27) Jacob’s Experience with God (28) Encounters God in a dream God is real…God is involved in this world God establishes a relationship w/Jacob Basis: God’s “I Am….I will” Jacob’s vow to God Jacob tries to “Jacob” or “supplant” God Jacob wrongly worships the place Jacob tries to set conditions in relationship

You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:19-20

Our faith isn’t intellectual; it is experiential. We don’t know about God, we know Him

the apprehension of God's will in the plan of salvation and human reason and works do not suffice; God's grace alone is effectual Such faith occurs at an 'affective' or experiential level, beyond the capacity of reason. Not experiences…but experiential Jonathan Edwards – Pastor –

Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. John 17:1-3

And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:1-3