GOD’S PLAN, GOD’S MAN (1 OF 7)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Genesis 11:27, Genesis 12:9
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God’s Plan, God’s Man (1 of 7)
Series: Abraham: The Story of God’s Promise
Scott Maze
Genesis 11:27-12:9
Today, we begin a series dedicated to the life of Abraham, the father of the faith (Romans 4:11b). He's one of the greatest men to have ever lived. You cannot understand the world if you don't understand this man's story. Abraham is honored as the father of three ''religions of the Book'' - Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Today, you can drive by synagogue, mosques, and churches - all of these consider themselves children of Abraham. Jews, Muslims, and Christians have named their children ''Abraham'' for 4,000 years in honor of Abraham's place in all three religions. You will not be able to understand the world itself if you don't understand this man's story.
If you have your Bibles, please find Genesis 11 with me.
5,500 years ago, the wheel was invented. 5,200 years ago, the first writing systems appear in history. More than a 1,000 years ago, gunpowder was used in warfare with the Chinese and was called ''flying fire.'' In 1886, the first gas-powered car was invented. In 1903, Orville and Wilber Wright fly for the first time. All of these are significant events in our history. But none are as monumental as the significance of when God spoke to Abraham. Yes, bigger than the wheel, the airplane, and even gunpowder. Our story comes from 4,000 years ago and it's a story of tremendous hope.
By the way, when we begin reading, the word is Abram. Don't let that throw you off. Later on, his name will be Abraham.
Today's Scripture
1 Now the Lord said to Abram, ''Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed'' (Genesis 11:27-12:3).
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Series: Abraham: The Story of God’s Promise
Scott Maze
Genesis 11:27-12:9
Today, we begin a series dedicated to the life of Abraham, the father of the faith (Romans 4:11b). He's one of the greatest men to have ever lived. You cannot understand the world if you don't understand this man's story. Abraham is honored as the father of three ''religions of the Book'' - Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Today, you can drive by synagogue, mosques, and churches - all of these consider themselves children of Abraham. Jews, Muslims, and Christians have named their children ''Abraham'' for 4,000 years in honor of Abraham's place in all three religions. You will not be able to understand the world itself if you don't understand this man's story.
If you have your Bibles, please find Genesis 11 with me.
5,500 years ago, the wheel was invented. 5,200 years ago, the first writing systems appear in history. More than a 1,000 years ago, gunpowder was used in warfare with the Chinese and was called ''flying fire.'' In 1886, the first gas-powered car was invented. In 1903, Orville and Wilber Wright fly for the first time. All of these are significant events in our history. But none are as monumental as the significance of when God spoke to Abraham. Yes, bigger than the wheel, the airplane, and even gunpowder. Our story comes from 4,000 years ago and it's a story of tremendous hope.
By the way, when we begin reading, the word is Abram. Don't let that throw you off. Later on, his name will be Abraham.
Today's Scripture
1 Now the Lord said to Abram, ''Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed'' (Genesis 11:27-12:3).
Ri ...
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