Expositional Excerpts

In this next section we begin the discussion of the lessons that we learn from God's decision to disclose to Abraham what is coming with the judgment of Sodom and Gomorra. In vv. 16-21 we see the 1) Disclosure of God’s justice to a man of faith. Under this we see: a) Man of faith will  continually seek to be a good host . v. 16 b) Insight to the Mind of God - vv. 17-19 c) The intention of God...

We learned from vv. 1-2 that 1) God is interested in His people. In vv. 3-8 we see that 2) We are called to be kind to strangers. Now, in vv. 9-15 we consider that 3) God expects his chosen people to believe him.

We learned from vv. 1-2 that 1) God is interested in His people. As we consider vv. 3-8 we see that 2) We are called to be kind to strangers.

As we begin discussing Genesis 18 today, we learn from vv. 1-2 that 1) God is interested in His people.

Genesis 17 is divided into a speech section (vv. 1-21) and an action section (vv. 22-27). We began looking at the speeches with the first that the LORD makes to Abram in vv. 1-2 where we learned that 1) God call his people to be faithful. Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) God pledges his promises to the faithful by giving a new name. In vv. 9-14 we saw that 3) God gives a sign of his covenant. N...

Genesis 17 is divided into a speech section (vv. 1-21) and an action section (vv. 22-27). We began looking at the speeches with the first that the LORD makes to Abram in vv. 1-2 where we learned that 1) God call his people to be faithful. Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) God pledges his promises to the faithful by giving a new name. Today, in vv. 9-14 we see that 3) God gives a sign of his cove...

Genesis 17 is divided into a speech section (vv. 1-21) and an action section (vv. 22-27). We began looking at the speeches with the first that the LORD makes to Abram in vv. 1-2 where we learned that 1) God call his people to be faithful. Now, in vv. 3-8 we learn that 2) God pledges his promises to the faithful by giving a new name.

As we begin to work through chapter 17, it is worth noting that from a structural standpoint, this chapter is divided into a speech section (vv. 1-21) and an action section (vv. 22-27). We begin looking at the speeches with the first that the LORD makes to Abram in vv. 1-2 where we learn that 1) God call his people to be faithful.

All of Gen. 16 is one narrative unit which I have titled "A Tale of Weak Faith." In vv. 1-6 we learned that 1) Attempting to Help God can lead to complications.  Then, in vv. 7-15 we began to discuss the idea that 2) God is merciful in spite of our Sin. We see that a) In spite of sin, life goes on and God still works with us and desires our obedience (vv. 7-8).  And b) Do the right thing...

All of Gen. 16 is one narrative unit which I have titled "A Tale of Weak Faith." In vv. 1-6 we learn that 1) Attempting to Help God can lead to complications.  Then, in vv. 7-15 we learn that 2) God is merciful in spite of our Sin. We see that a) In spite of sin, life goes on and God still works with us and desires our obedience (vv. 7-8). And b) Do the right thing (v. 9).

All of Gen. 16 is one narrative unit which I have titled "A Tale of Weak Faith." In vv. 1-6 we learn that 1) Attempting to Help God can lead to complications.  We cover the rest of the section that we didn't get to in the previous episode and continue to explore the implications of Sarai's decisions and how we can learn from it and avoid those same mistakes in our own lives.

All of Gen. 16 is one narrative unit which I have titled "A Tale of Weak Faith." In vv. 1-6 we learn that 1) Attempting to Help God can lead to complications. We only get a couple of verses into this, but hopefully make some good applications to the text along the way.

We have seen up to this point: 1) God’s Word is Revealed – 15:1, 4-5, 7, 9-10, 13-16 2) Our Response to God’s revelation can be a process - 15:2-3, 6, 10-11. 3) God's Declaration and Approval - v. 6 4) God’s guarantee of his Word, even though many negative things might happen in the meantime. In this, we break it into smaller segments... a) The Lord desires to reassure his people when they are...

This entire chapter addresses the topic of "A Covenant-Keeping God."  We are governed by the idea that " We Must Respond Correctly to God’s Word! " How can we respond correctly to God’s Word? We respond correctly to God’s Word by understanding 1. the nature of revelation, 2. Our trust in it. And today, we look at 3. God's Declaration of Approval, and begin to look at 4. God...

This entire chapter addresses the topic of "A Covenant-Keeping God." We are governed by the idea that " We Must Respond Correctly to God’s Word! " How can we respond correctly to God’s Word? We respond correctly to God’s Word by understanding 1. the nature of revelation, 2. Our trust in it. There are two other ways that we respond to it, but we only look at these first two. 1)...

In vv. 1-16 we see 1) The People of God may be confident of victory over those who threaten God’s program of blessing.  Today, we examine vv. 17-24 where we see 2) The Victorious people of God may be assured of discernment to distinguish God’s blessing from worldly treasure.

In vv. 1-16 we see 1) The People of God may be confident of victory over those who threaten God’s program of blessing.  In today's episode we continue to develop this theme as we pick it up with v. 8. We see the battle itself in vv. 8-12, then the response to that battle and why it is that Abram entered into the conflict. This is a good time to explore the concept of when it is appropriate to...

In vv. 1-16 we see 1) The People of God may be confident of victory over those who threaten God’s program of blessing. While we only make it through the first seven verses, we spend time discussing the region, culture, and practices of the Mesopotamian kings and how it plays in and connects with the preceding chapter.

This entire chapter fleshes out what we read in Rom. 12:18 - "If Possible, Live Peaceably With All." In vv. 1-7 we understand that 1) The Prosperity of God’s People May Bring Strife. Then, in vv. 8-13 we see that 2) Strife Can be settled by the generous actions of those living by faith. Today, we see in vv. 14-18 that 3) The generous actions of the faithful receive the approval of the be...

This entire chapter fleshes out what we read in Rom. 12:18 - "If Possible, Live Peaceably With All." In vv. 1-7 we understand that 1) The Prosperity of God’s People May Bring Strife. Now, in vv. 8-13 we see that 2) Strife Can be settled by the generous actions of those living by faith.

This entire chapter fleshes out what we read in Rom. 12:18 - "If Possible, Live Peaceably With All." In vv. 1-7 we understand that 1) The Prosperity of God’s People May Bring Strife.

In vv. 10-20 of Genesis 12 we see "A Tested Call" in the Abram's life. In vv. 10-13 we noted 1) God’s people often respond to danger by deception. Then, in vv. 14-16 we see 2) Deception may jeopardize the promised blessing. Finally, in vv. 17-20 we see that 3) The Lord at times must intervene to protect the promised blessing.

In vv. 10-20 of Genesis 12 we see "A Tested Call" in the Abram's life. In vv. 10-13 we note 1) God’s people often respond to danger by deception.

Gen. 12:1-9 constitutes "The Call of Abram." In vv. 1-3 we saw 1) The Call itself. In vv. 4-6 we examined 2) The Obedience of Abram. Now, in v. 7a we see 3) The Reiteration of the Blessing. In v. 7b we see 4) Worship of God. And in vv. 8-9 we see 5) The Continuance of Abram.

Gen. 12:1-9 constitutes "The Call of Abram." In vv. 1-3 we saw 1) The Call itself. In vv. 4-6 we examine 2) The Obedience of Abram.