In the story of Jacob and Esau, we meet both a master manipulator and a 'man of the moment' who gives up long-term benefit for momentary satisfaction. The consequences are severe, yet God's promised plan will always be accomplished. God keeps His promises despite the stumbles of His people.
Have you ever asked God for a sign? Sometimes God answers prayers specifically as He did in leading Rachel to become Issac’s wife. Other times He has a different plan. Is your prayer life marked by faith and trust?
God tested Abraham's faith as He called him to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice to the Lord. Abraham trusted God and was obedient, knowing God would provide. God's provision of a lamb for Abraham was a picture of a few thousand years later when He would provide His only Son, Jesus, the lamb of God, that would take away the sins of the world. Do you trust God's plan?
God was faithful to Abraham and Sarah in fulfilling His promise of a child, and God showed kindness to Hagar and Ismael when they were rejected. Later, Jesus was the promised one who modeled the love and kindness of God so that we can do the same for others. Do people see the kindness of God through how you live your life?
God called Abraham to "walk before me, and be blameless". But how do we make sure that we're walking with God? Thomas gives us five ways we can stay in step with God's plan for our lives.
We're constantly bombarded by voices: friends, family, teachers, social media and so many others. Listening to the voices of the world can lead us away from trusting in God's plan and what He is calling us to do. What voices are you listening to?
God reveals His plan of grace to Abraham and demonstrates that His promises never fail. God not only makes the covenant, but shows that He alone will fulfill every aspect of it. There is nothing we can do to earn God's grace - it is a free gift for those who believe and put their faith and trust in Him.
God's promise to Abram was that he would become a great nation. Despite Abram's stumbles along the way, God proved Himself to be faithful every time. Are you trusting the promises of God and choosing to follow Him?
Our vision as a church is to encourage everyone's next step toward Jesus Christ, help families to grow in faith together, and actively serve our community. Whether your next step is attending church regularly, joining a small group, starting to serve at church, or making disciples, we encourage you to pray and ask God to lead you toward your next step of faith.
The tower of Babel represents mankind's attempt to live apart from God - to build their own kingdom for their own glory. But it's only when we make God the Lord of our lives and live for His Kingdom that we'll find true purpose and fulfillment in our lives. Are you building your own kingdom? Or are you living for God's Kingdom?
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