Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 2. The Cupbearer and the Baker 3. Joseph and Jesus
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 2. The Cupbearer and the Baker 3. Joseph and Jesus
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. Joseph 2. Judah 3. Joseph and Judah: What do we learn? a) God brings transformation of flawed people b) God brings blessing even through sin c) God brings salvation by a rejected saviour
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Family with the grain The beginning of families Wisdom for families: Marriage Wisdom for families: Parents Wisdom for families: Children The ultimate family
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Why not pray? The journey into cynicism: “Did God really say?” (Genesis 3) The progress of cynicism: Worthless idols, broken cisterns (Jeremiah 2) An age of cynicism: Praying in the 21st century Learning to trust again
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A touchy subject? Our approach: Prayer in the big picture Beloved dust: Created to live with God (Genesis 1:26-2:7) All things new: Redeemed to live with God (Revelation 21:1-22:5) Prayer in the push and pull: Glorifying God, enjoying him forever
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Strange behaviour in the name of ‘Faith’. A bizarre command. In conflict with a promise. 1. A closer look at the details. 2. God, Abraham and Us. a) The God who ‘tests’. Romans 8: 28-29 James 1: 2-4, 12 b) Real faith Hebrews 11: 1, 19 c) The Lord…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Yes… Hebrews 11:8-10 and … No Genesis 12:10-17 Is Abraham someone to imitate? How does Abraham fit into the plan of God? 1.The Unfolding Account Genesis 1-11 2.God Speaks Again Genesis 12:1-5 1. I will bless you 2. Land 3. Descendants 4.…