Spreading the Word Genesis 21-22 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they...

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Spreading the Word Genesis 21- Genesis 21- 22 22 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

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Spreading the Word

Genesis 21-Genesis 21-2222

So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand

the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

Genesis

I.I. Creation & Fall of man Creation & Fall of man (1–5)(1–5)

II.II. Noah, Flood & Babel Noah, Flood & Babel (6-10)(6-10)

III.III. Tower of Babel (11) Tower of Babel (11) IV.IV. Abraham (12-25) Abraham (12-25) V.V. Isaac (25:19-27)Isaac (25:19-27)VI.VI. Jacob (28-36)Jacob (28-36)VII.VII. Joseph (37-50)Joseph (37-50)

Genesis 21v.1-8 – Isaac is Bornv.9-21 – Ishmael is sent awayv.25-34– Beersheba Covenant

Genesis 21v.1-8 – Isaac is Born

v.1-2-God’s work–timing, power, promise

v.3-8-Laughter! v.9-21 – Ishmael is sent away

v.9-Ishmael scoffs at Isaacv.10- Sarah wants bondwomen,

son gonev.11- Abraham wrestles overv.12-13-God instructs Abraham

onv.14-16-Abraham sends her awayv.17-21 God cares for Hagar &

Ishmael

Genesis 21v.1-8 – Isaac is Bornv.9-21 – Ishmael is sent awayv.25-34– Beersheba Covenant

Genesis 22Literal Practical Symbolic

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham Tested-Tests Prove-Tests Purify

Practical Symbolic

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts.

Proverbs 17:3

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham Tested-Tests Prove-Tests Purify

PracticalGod tests us-Tests to Prove-Tests to Purify

SymbolicGod test in Christ-Proves Him, love-Proves Purity

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham TestedSacrifice only son-Moral dilemma-Spiritual dilemma-Personal dilemma

PracticalGod tests us

SymbolicGod test in Christ

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,”

Hebrews 11:17-19

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead

Hebrews 11:17-19

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham TestedSacrifice only son-Moral dilemma-Spiritual dilemma-Personal dilemma -love

PracticalGod tests usSurrender all

SymbolicGod test in ChristGiving Only Son-Gethsemane-Love revealed

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham TestedSacrifice only sonMoriah, Mount.-I will show-lit Chosen by God

PracticalGod tests usSurrender allTake up Cross

SymbolicGod test in ChristGiving Only SonCalvary! Literally!

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham TestedSacrifice only sonMoriah, Mount.ObeyedTwo menThree daysWorship

PracticalGod tests usSurrender allTake up CrossObey by faithOthers see,not goPower of Rez.Living Sacrifice

SymbolicGod test in ChristGiving Only SonCalvary! Literally!Obeyed!!!Two witnessesResurrectionPlace of Worship

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham TestedSacrifice only sonMoriah, Mount.ObeyedTwo menThree daysAbraham laid wood on sonGod Himself will provide sacrificeTwo went together

PracticalGod tests usSurrender allTake up CrossObey by faithOthers see,not goPower of Rez.We must take up the crossGod provides life

God is with us

SymbolicGod test in ChristGiving Only SonCalvary! Literally!Obeyed!!!Two witnessesResurrectionGod laid wood on Jesus….God will provide Himself a sacrificeTwo together

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham prepared to kill son Angel stoppedKnow you fear God…not witheld

PracticalSurrender all

Often allowed to keepFear of God real

SymbolicGod did kill son

Angels didn’t stopFear of God!

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead,

Hebrews 11:17-19

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.Hebrews 11:17-19

Genesis 22Literal

Abraham prepared to kill son Angel stoppedKnow you fear God…not witheldGod provided RamCalled Mt YHWH YirehIn Mt will be provided

PracticalSurrender all

Often allowed to keepFear of God realGod provides allAt Cross, from cross is all!

SymbolicGod did kill son

Angels didn’t stopFear of God!

The Lamb given!This Mt, Calvary, place of God’s provision

Genesis 22Literal

Because of this, blessed double!In you all blessed

Returned to men, BeershebaRebekah born

PracticalSurrendered life brings blessingBecome blessing

Live at the well, with witnesses

SymbolicBecause of this, blessings comeIn Christ all nations blessedWell, Witnesses

A Gentile Bride being prepared