Wednesday Night Adult ClassSouth Jackson church of Christ

Lesson 11 – Promise of Isaac andA Test of Faith

December 7, 2011rpack119@gmail.com

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Introductory Thoughts

A period of approximately 14 years has passed since God last spoke to Abraham

A quick look at Genesis 16 reveals why thissilence took place

It was all due to trouble with Hagar

Reasons for the trouble – Verses 1-4a

Reactions to the trouble – Verses 4b-9

Results of the trouble – Verses 10-16

The God of the Everlasting Covenant

God’s New Revelation – Genesis 17:1-5

Revelation of His person

Revelation of His promise

Revelation of His plan

The God of the Everlasting Covenant

God’s New Reassurance – Genesis 17:6-8; 15-22

Concerning His fruitfulness

Concerning His faithfulness

Concerning His future

The God of the Everlasting Covenant

God’s New Requirement – Genesis 17:9-14; 23-27

The nature of this requirement

The nationality of this requirement

The necessity of this requirement

On the Mountain of Complete Surrender

Involved Perception – Genesis 22:1-2

A demand for a relationship

A demand for a readiness

A demand for a revelation

On the Mountain of Complete Surrender

Involved Preparations – Genesis 22:3-5

His hands were prepared

His head was prepared

His heart was prepared

On the Mountain of Complete Surrender

Involved Participation – Genesis 22:6-14

Participation is personal

Participation is profound

Participation is powerful

Next Weeks Lesson

Jacob and Esau