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Archive for September, 2007

Outline—Genesis 34

  1. Terrible tragedy (vv. 1–2)
  2. Turn of heart (vv. 3–4)
  3. Test that is timeless (vv. 5–12)
  4. Tempest of anger (v. 13)
  5. Treaty of deceit (vv. 14–17)
  6. Treacherous dealings (vv. 18–24)
  7. Tragic consequences (vv. 25–31)

Take Home Points

  • There is a crafty enemy sizing you up for destruction in the battle of life—don’t go life alone.
  • The temptation to compromise with the world always appears to be the easy road and resembles I John 2 (lust of the flesh and the pride of life).
  • The end does not justify the means—deceit is generally a symptom of something deeper and more deadly.
  • God will always prevail!

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Outline—Genesis 28:1–23; 32:8–12,22–30

  1. Promises memorably perceived (vv. 28:1–5)
  2. Promises powerfully personalized (vv. 28:10–22; John 1:52, 3:13; Ephesians 4:9ff)
  3. Promises purposely procured (vv. 32:8–12, 22–32; Hosea 12:12–15)

Take Home Points

  • There is a huge difference between knowing God’s promise and personally receiving God’s promise.
  • Know the grace of God—God’s grace is unconditional, God’s grace unfolds, and God’s grace is partnership.

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Outline—Genesis 25:24–34, 27:1–40

The two brothers display:

  1. Too low value of the Lord (vv. 25:24–34)
  2. Too little faith to ask of the Lord (vv. 27:1–30)
  3. Too late smart to pursue forgiveness of the Lord (vv. 27:30–40)

Take Home Points

  • Sometimes the most mundane events harbor the most profound consequences.
  • Two wrongs do not make a right; faith is taking God at His word.
  • Men mourn the evil that sin brings but not the sin that brings the evil.
  • What are you exchanging your soul for?

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Rebekah

Outline—Genesis 24

  1. The faith of Abraham (vv. 1–9)—obedience to a promise (the heart of a veteran)
  2. The faith of a servant (vv. 10–28)—obedience to a commission (the heart of a willing servant)
  3. The faith of Rebekah (vv. 29–58)—obedience to a call (the heart of a friend)
  4. The faith of Isaac (vv. 59–67)—obedience to a will (the heart of a subject)

Take Home Points

  • Dependent obedience today has great rewards—be careful to obey!
  • There is something sacred about marriage—be careful to honor the institution.
  • God’s sovereign plan displays infinite patience and providential care—be careful to trust.
  • Every age and station in life has its requirements for godliness—be careful to build.

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Outline—Genesis 22:1–19

  1. Dedication is always personal (vv. 1–2)
  2. Dedication is always an investment (vv. 3–12)
  3. Dedication is always profitable (vv. 13–19)
    1. Joyful sacrifice (v. 13)
    2. Joyful memory (v. 14)
    3. Joyful lesson (vv. 15–18)
    4. Joyful conclusion (v. 19)

Take Home Points

  • The temptation of a saint does not aim to uncover some evil in him, but rather to make apparent what good God has wrought in the faithful believer.
  • Abraham had feared God before; now he advances to the full measure of devotion—advancing faith.
  • God does not expect man to do for Him what He is not ready to do for man.

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