1. JABEZ 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

2. Jabez In the genealogy of Judah 4:1 many famous names Mother named him Jabez Genesis 34:18 “I bore him in pain” Genesis 3:16 More honorable than his brothers v.9 Prayed to God v.10 no golden calf for him God answered his prayer v.10

3. The Prayer of Jabez that You would bless me indeed, Genesis 32:26, Hebrews 4:14-16, Acts 3:24-26 and enlarge my territory, (greater responsibility) Matt. 25:29, Luke 16:1-12, James 3:1 that Your hand would be with me, (God’s strength) Phil. 4:13, Ephesians 1:19-23 and that You would keep me from evil, Matt. 6:12, 1 Cor. 10:12-13 that I may not cause pain. Sin causes pain for self Prov. 13:15 for others 2 Samuel 12:14

4. Are You in Pain? God cares! 1 Peter 5:6-7 You can be blessed! Acts 3:26 You can be a blessing Matt. 5:16 Get right with God 1 Peter 5:6 humility Romans 10:9-10 faith and confession Acts 2:38 repentance and baptism Galatians 3:26-29 heirs of the promise in Christ the seed of promise