Wednesday Night Adult Class South Jackson church of Christ Lesson 11 – Promise of Isaac and A Test of Faith December 7,
Introductory Thoughts A period of approximately 14 years has passed since God last spoke to Abraham A quick look at Genesis 16 reveals why this silence took place It was all due to trouble with Hagar Reasons for the trouble – Verses 1-4a Reactions to the trouble – Verses 4b-9 Results of the trouble – Verses 10-16
The God of the Everlasting Covenant God’s New Revelation – Genesis 17:1-5 Revelation of His person Revelation of His promise Revelation of His plan
The God of the Everlasting Covenant God’s New Reassurance – Genesis 17:6-8; Concerning His fruitfulness Concerning His faithfulness Concerning His future
The God of the Everlasting Covenant God’s New Requirement – Genesis 17:9-14; The nature of this requirement The nationality of this requirement The necessity of this requirement
On the Mountain of Complete Surrender Involved Perception – Genesis 22:1-2 A demand for a relationship A demand for a readiness A demand for a revelation
On the Mountain of Complete Surrender Involved Preparations – Genesis 22:3-5 His hands were prepared His head was prepared His heart was prepared
On the Mountain of Complete Surrender Involved Participation – Genesis 22:6-14 Participation is personal Participation is profound Participation is powerful
Next Weeks Lesson Jacob and Esau