Raintree Community Church

Text:  Genesis 42 Facing Perilous Circumstances (Gen. 42:1-5) Jacob and his sons face starvation due to a worldwide famine.  Jacob's response proves his lack of trust in God's promises and in his sons' integrity. God's providence can be misunderstood through affliction: God is at work within us, as He uses affliction to draw us into dependance upon Him.   Facing Past Sins (Gen. 42:6-28) As Joseph'...

Text:  Genesis 41 Providential Preparation (Gen. 41:1-13) In God's providence, Joseph continues to stay in prison for two more years.  In God's providence, Pharaoh has two troubling dreams that cause him great distress. God remains at work to prepare and position Joseph for His purpose. Providential Interpretation (Gen. 41:14-36) In God's providence, Joseph is summoned to appear before Pharaoh and...

Text:  Genesis 40 God's Providence at Work in Difficult Circumstances (Gen. 40:1-8) In God's providence, Joseph encounters two prisoners in difficult circumstances who have dreams they don't understand. In God's providence, Joseph offers to help the prisoners, listen to their dreams, and point them to God's wisdom. God's Providence at Work in Determining Destinies (Gen. 40:9-19) In God's providenc...

Text:  Genesis 39 God's Presence in Our Success (Gen. 39:1-6a) God was with Joseph through uncertainty and hardship as he is taken as a slave to Egypt. God was with Joseph as the source of his success in Potiphar's household. We must look to God through every season knowing that anything we receive is from His good hand of providence. God's Presence in Our Temptation (Gen. 39:6b-18) God was with J...

Text:  Genesis 38     A Disastrous Rejection of God's Ways (Gen. 38:1-11) Judah disobeyed God by marrying outside His covenant family. Judah's sons died by God's hand for their wickedness. Judah sinned against Tamar by cutting her off from the family.   A Deceitful Plot to Seek Justice (Gen. 38:12-23) Tamar acted in a sinful way to address the injustice Judah has caused her Judah's sinful heart is...

Text:  Genesis 37   Favoritism Leads to Jealous Resentment (Gen. 37:1-11) Jacob's favoritism paved the way for sibling rivalry. Joseph's dream caused division among his brothers.   Resentment Leads to Hateful Betrayal (Gen. 37:12-36) Joseph's brothers plot to betray him by selling him into slavery. Joseph's brothers deceive their father by telling him that Joseph was killed. Jacob is crushed with...

Text:  Genesis 36:1-43   A Persistent Rejection of God's Ways (Gen. 36:1-8) Esau was driven by his own desires (Gen. 25:29-34; Heb. 12:16-17). Esau was driven to disobeying God (Gen. 26:34-35; 28:6-9).   A Perilous Pursuit of the World's Values (Gen. 36:9-43) Esau prized wealth and prominence over faith in God. Edom eventually faced God's judgment for their wickedness (Obadiah 1:10; Malachi 1:4-5)...

Travis Thompson preaches to us from Psalm 78:1-8.

Text:  Genesis 35   Repentance and Renewal (Gen. 35:1-8) God calls Jacob to return to Bethel and renew his faith. Jacob proves his repentance by purifying himself and forsaking the foreign idols of the culture. God's call to return is matched with His protection.   Promise and Purpose (Gen. 35:9-15) God reminds Jacob of his true identity and His unchanging character. God reaffirms His covenant pro...

Texts:  Genesis 34:1-31; Psalm 94:1-23; Revelation 19:1-3; Romans 12:17-13:4   Shameful Acts of Injustice (Gen. 34:1-4) Dinah makes an unwise decision to "see the women of the land." Dinah suffers through violation and humiliation.   Sinful Responses to Injustice (Gen. 34:5-31) Jacob's disgraceful indifference The brothers' deceptive plot and deadly vengeance Jacob's damaging pursuit of self-prese...

Texts:  Genesis 33:1-20; Ephesians 2:12-19   From Separation to Reconciliation (Gen. 33:1-11) Jacob's posture of humility toward Esau God's faithfulness in bringing about Esau and Jacob's reconciliation Jacob's gratitude for God's provision, acceptance, and protection   From Reconciliation to Redirection (Gen. 33:12-20) Esau's sincere offer to Jacob to join him at his home Jacob's cryptic refusal...

Text: Genesis 32:1-32   Grappling with Fear Leads to Self-Reliance (Gen. 32:1-21) God reassures Jacob of His abiding presence and protection. Jacob grapples with his greatest fear and resorts to self-reliance instead of depending on God. When we are struggling with fear, our only hope is found in trusting in God (Ps. 27:1-3; 56:3-4).   Wrestling with God Leads to Total Transformation (Gen. 32:22-3...

Text: Philippians 3:7-11 Main Idea: Enjoying fellowship with Christ is worth any hardship for Christ Jesus is worth suffering the loss of all things Hardship for Christ produces deep fellowship with Christ Deeper fellowship with Christ is the supreme reward for faithfulness

Text: Matthew 28:1-20   The Resurrection of the Risen King (Matt. 28:1-10) The Witnesses of Christ's Resurrection The Proof of Christ's Resurrection   The Rejection of the Risen King (Matt. 28:11-15) The False Report of Christ's Resurrection The Settled Unbelief of the Religious Leaders   The Reign of the Risen King (Matt. 28:16-20) The Authority of Christ Over All Things The Commission to Make Di...

Text:  Genesis 30:25-31:55   God's Gracious Prosperity (Genesis 30:25-43) Jacob receives God's blessing of prosperity in spite of his track record and Laban's schemes. God's blessing is not dependent upon our plans and performance, but on His character and ability.   God's Guiding Presence (Genesis 31:1-21) God speaks to Jacob to call him back to the land of promise and reassure him of His abiding...

Texts:  Genesis 30:1-24; Psalm 73:23-26; Galatians 5:13-15; Romans 12:15-18   Envy Leads to Idolatry (Gen. 30:1-13) Above everything else, Leah desired to be loved by her husband. Above everything else, Rachel desired to bear children. Above everything else, we must not "turn a good thing into an ultimate thing" and therefore displace God as our chief consideration in life.   Rivalry Leads to Divi...

Text:  Genesis 29:1-35   God's Purposeful Hand of Providence (Gen. 29:1-14) God's hand of providence was leading Jacob through every step and circumstance. We need to acknowledge God's hand of providence and thank Him for His blessings to us.   God's Merciful Hand of Correction (Gen. 29:15-30) In His mercy, God allowed Jacob to reap the consequences of the sins he has sown. In His mercy, God seeks...

Text:  Genesis 28:1-22   God's Covenant Blessing is Confirmed (Gen. 28:1-9) Isaac pronounces God's covenant blessing on Jacob, proving his trust in God's Word has been restored. Esau attempts to gain God's covenant blessing in the wrong way.   God's Gracious Presence is Revealed (Gen. 28:10-15) God reveals Himself to Jacob in a dream of a stairway to heaven, where He condescends in grace. God is l...

Texts:  Genesis 27:1-46; Galatians 3:13-14   Brokenness Displayed in Disregarding God (Gen. 27:1-4) Despite knowing God's plan to bless his younger son Jacob, Isaac disregards God's Word to give the blessing to Esau. Isaac was motivated by his heart's desire instead of obeying God's Word. We must beware of living according to our desires for the things of earth.   Brokenness Displayed in Deceiving...

Text:  Genesis 26:1-35   The Presence of God in Our Suffering (Gen. 26:1-5) A famine threatens Isaac and his family. God reaffirms His covenant to Isaac and promises His presence.   The Presence of God in Our Sin (Gen. 26:6-11) Isaac deceives Abimelech about his wife being his sister. Isaac is confronted in his sin, and God protects him.   The Presence of God in our Successes and Struggles (Gen. 2...

Texts:  Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 9:6-16; Hebrews 12:15-17   God's Miraculous Grace (Gen. 25:19-21) God's promise of continues as He answers Isaac's prayer for children. God's miraculous grace is displayed in giving Isaac and Rebekah children in the midst of years of barrenness.   God's Electing Grace (Gen. 25:22-28; Rom. 9:6-16) In this passage, there are two sons with two predetermined destinies....

Text:   Genesis 25:1-18   God Ordains Our Habitations (Gen. 25:1-11) God's providence extends over all peoples and all locations. God sovereignly places us in history and in our surroundings for His purposes (Acts 17:24-28).   God Ordains Our Generations (Gen. 25:12-18) God ordains the generations of all peoples, and His providence extends to the hardships we endure. The generations in Genesis all...

Text:  Genesis 24:1-67   Faith in God's Promise Renewed (Gen. 24:1-9) Abraham rehearses God's promise and blessing to his family. Abraham sends his trusted servant on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac so that his family will multiply.   Faith in God's Promise Represented (Gen. 24:10-27) Abraham's servant displays great faith in the providence of God to enable him to find a wife for Isaac....

Texts:  Genesis 23:1-20; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18   Facing the Sorrow of Sarah's Death (Gen. 23:1-2) Abraham mourns for the death of his wife. When death comes, we sorrow, but with hope in Christ's resurrection.   Hoping in God's Future Fulfillment (Gen. 23:3-20; 2 Cor. 4:16-18) Abraham purchased a burial plot in view of God's promise. We have the hope of our future inheritance in Christ that will be...

Travis Thompson preaches to us from John 13:1-20 on Christ's love and mission.