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We are beginning our journey for 14 weeks through the Bible. I know we’ve looked at the Bible before in our Casket Empty series, and the difference this time is that we’re challenging everyone to join us on this journey reading every word of the Bible in 90 days. You can meet with us in small groups…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:15-29 | GOD’S COVENANT PROMISE INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Have you ever made a promise? As a kid, you learn there are certain levels of promises. The most basic level of a promise is simply saying that you promise. This carries with it the least amount of weight, but you have only said the…

A quick look at God’s involvment in Abrahams life.

The Gospel According to Genesis Today, we will deal with a few passages from the book of Genesis that teach us about the prophetic text concerning our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we approach the days to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must learn about the prophetic texts that teach…

Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isa 40:27-41:16 Brit Chadashah: John 8:51-58 Review Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isa 40:27-41:16 Brit Chadashah: John 8:51-58 Scriptures are ordered in a specific way to make specific sense Brit Hadoshah 18 According to their deeds, accordingly…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Alright, to answer the question from last week, did Abraham have any more children the answer is yes. We know he had Ishmael by Hagar, Isaac with Sarah, and after Isaac he fathered six other sons with Keturah (his second wife) after the death of Sarah ( Genesis 24:19 ). 1 Abraham took another wife, whose…

What causes us to doubt? Have you ever been promised something over, and over only to be disappointed when it has not happened? But what happens when someone fulfills all their promises? Do we still doubt them? In Genesis 15-16 , we find Abram doubting God’s promise for a son. Had God ever let Abram…

Clear Warnings The Curse The Flood The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah The Plagues of Egypt When God judges He always does so in righteousness. 7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, 8 and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with…

Genesis 15:6 “Abram believed the Lord, and [God] credited [Abram’s belief] to him as righteousness.” This is the key verse in Abram’s life, the key verse in Genesis, possibly the key verse in the entire OT. It shows the sufficiency of faith, the centrality of faith; faith justifies, that is righteousness—right…

Yahweh's Covenant with Abraham

Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith Sermon #9 Genesis 15:7-21 Intro : The description of faith is found in Hebrews 11.1 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The definition of faith is found in Hebrews 12.2 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher…

Last week we saw the war of kings within the land of Canaan, where Abram is dwelling. His nephew Lot was kidnapped as a result of the war, and Abram stepped in to rescue him. He was successful, and on his return he was blessed by the priest Melchizedek. An unknown amount of time has passed since the…

1/ Insecurity & uncertainty is an unsettling experience. Sometimes we are just not sure about something. It just doesn’t seem right and we don’t know why. There may be an issue at work and we don’t know how to deal with it. Or a family dispute and our sense of security is threatened. Or a financial challenge…

We are reminded that God counts us as righteous and designs our reality for the greatest good. We are encouraged to have an eternal perspective.

Good morning, Gateway! Scripture: Lam 3:21-26 . God of creation. God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God of the covenant. You are merciful, and gracious, slower to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and sin, but you are also…

Introduction Brief review of context from Exodus to Deuteronomy Deliverance from Egypt Law given at Sinai Tabernacle (pattern that reveals Jesus) Sacrifices and feasts Order brought to camp Vows/ separation Complaining Gossip Doubt / unbelief Slander Rejecting promise Rebellion Cursing Harlotry Discouragement…

Today we embark on a journey through scripture. Over the next fifteen weeks we will fly over the pages of scripture examining important moments in history and how God revealed himself and related to his people. The journey began this morning in our Sunday school hour where Kathryn taught on creation,…

Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings, it describes where we came from, it declares what is wrong with us, it discloses where we are going It lays the foundations of human institutions Now unlike any other time…

What promises of God do you hold onto when you are struggling, going through a harder time in life??? I will never leave you or forsake you Vengeance is mine, I will repay I will uphold you I will renew your strength I will give you rest I will build my church, Satan will not prevail After three days…

Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings, it describes where we came from, it declares what is wrong with us, it discloses where we are going It lays the foundations of human institutions Now unlike any other time…

Hope you enjoyed the story of the fall of mankind last week. We are now going to look at Abram who became Abraham. God chose Abram, and we don’t really know why. but God chose him and made his descendants into a great nation… Israel. Abraham will be the Father of Israel which will be a country that is…

ME: There’s a cultural phenomenon going on in our world today called “cancel culture”. What it says is that if you express views that are contrary to those acceptable by a particular group - whether that be a group of friends, a business, a media channel, a government official, you can be locked out…

We are back in our study of the book of Genesis today. In our series THE PROMISE, we come to Genesis chapter 19 today. If you have read the text or are familiar with the story, you can probably understand why I’m always tempted to focus on the sin of the outsiders in texts like this. They are so obvious…

That may Some things to notice: The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Most of us read this verse and we probably don’t think much about what we read. But if you were a Jew, the word LORD would spark all sorts…