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Genesis 33 :: Beauty & Ashes
Genesis 26 :: Footsteps
Genesis 22:1-19 :: Now I Know
Reader:
Genesis 22 is the climax in the account of Abraham’s life and faith.
God tested Abraham.
The test revealed Abraham’s faith - his unhindered love for, and obedience to, God.
God’s response to Abraham was, “Now I know that you fear God.”
Through examining Abraham’s relationship with God, now I know what “the just shall live by faith” means.
Now I know that God will test me - repeatedly.
Now I know that God has a plan - His will is to bless; He speaks so that I will trust; He acts to fulfill what He speaks.
Now I know that God is with me - in every place, in every circumstance, I am not alone.
Now I know that the Word of God is all about the Word of Life - Jesus.
Now I know that God will provide - in His way, in His time.
Now I know that I fear God.
Genesis 17 :: Narrow
Reader:
“Allegiance to God means to condition the entire range of human experience by the awareness of His presence and in response to His demands.”
From the beginning God has been revealing Himself to those whom He created in His image.
As He has revealed Himself He has given promises, confirmations, and demands.
If He is our God, we are to live our lives in the knowledge of His presence and in His perfection through faith in Jesus Christ.
As for Him, He can and will do all that He has promised.
As for us, we can and will – only in Jesus – do all that He has demanded.
Who He is causes us to humbly fall before Him in awe and submission.
What He demands causes us to respond without hesitation.
Today is the day.
(Ex 6:3; Isa 62:2; Rev 2:19, 3:12; Rom 2:28-29; Gal 6:12-13; Eph 2:11; Phil 3:3; Col 2:11; Lev 26:41; Deut 10:16; Ex 6:12, 30; Jer 6:10; Acts 7:51; Lev 20:1-6)
Genesis 7:17-8:22 :: Remaking
Reader:
God is in undisputed control of His creation.
The LORD destroyed all living things – execution through His judgement.
Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive – salvation through His grace.
This is a very sobering passage of Scripture. At the same time, it is a passage that brings great hope.
Through the ark we see salvation, provision, security, protection, and guidance. We see the rest promised through faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We see the renewal of the born again life. We see the commission to go out into His earth with His words of life and fruitfulness.
What Noah heard, saw, and experienced compelled him to worship the LORD by faith.
In response to His grace, may you present yourself as a living sacrifice to God, trusting that He will remake you in His image.
(Heb 11:7; Mat 11:25-30; Heb 3:16-4:13; Mrk 16:15; Rom 12:1-2)
Genesis 4:1-15 :: True Worship
Reader:
How do you approach God?
There are only two options available.
The first is the way of Cain. Cain chose to worship God according to pride. He chose to worship God according to his desire. His choice was called evil.
The second is the way of Able. Able chose to worship God according to faith. He chose to worship God according to God’s desire. His choice was called righteous.
The way of Cain, in all its variety, hates the singular way of Able.
The way of Cain is the root of all religious violence.
The way of Able is the root of true worship
Worship God in truth. Choose faith in Jesus Christ.
(Heb 11:4, 12:24; Jude 11; Rom 6:12; 1 John 3:12; Mat t 23:35; Luke 11:51; James 5:4; Ex 13:12; Lev 2; Num 18:17; Ps 51:17; 1 Sam 2:17; Rev 3:20)
Here are the slides of Pamela Martinez's artwork that she describes in the first part of this message. (pdmartinez.com)
Zechariah 14 :: My God Will Come
Reader:
Here is the final chapter – not only of Zechariah, but also of life as we know it.
For this chapter is all about the “day of the LORD.” This is the day Jesus will descend from heaven and stand on the Mount of Olives. This is the day the LORD of hosts shall be King. This is the day the LORD my God will come.
The description is both painful and blissful. For some, this day causes great panic. For others, this day causes great worship. The difference in reaction is based solely on one’s opinion of Jesus.
To those who regard Him as King, His banner “HOLINESS TO THE LORD” flies over their lives.
To those who reject Him as King, the banner “a Canaanite” flies over their lives.
“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev 22:17)
(Zep 1:14-18; Rev 16:12-16, 19:11-21, 22:1-5; Mat t 24:29-31; Eze 47; John 7:37-39; Jer 31:38; Deut 6:4; Eph 4:5-6; Acts 4:12; Phi l 2:5-11; Ex 28:31-38; Rev 21:27, 22:15)