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The Summit of Abraham's Faith

Mike Sullivan

Genesis 22:1-17

Abraham's faith is tested when God asks him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham obeys, but just before he goes through with it God provides a substitute ram to die in Isaac's place. This event foreshadows that Jesus would be sacrificed as a substitute for us. From Abraham's story we learn that God sometimes tests our faith, often by asking us to give up something we value highly, which can purify and strengthen our faith.

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Genesis 22:1-17Gen 22:1-17 Gen 22:1-17By Mike Sullivan Teaching Date: 10/06/2019Abraham's faith is tested when God asks him to sacrifice ...

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Lot

Mike Sullivan

Genesis 19:1-36

In the lives of Abraham and Lot we see a contrast between the former's life of faith and the latter's life of spiritual compromise, and also the undeserved grace and compassion of God. From the story of Lot, we learn that it is possible to be a true believer but live a life of compromise and defeat, which has a negative effect on those around us, but that God continues to pursue us because he loves us.

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Genesis 18:23-33, Genesis 19:1-36Gen 18:23-33,Gen 19:1-36 Gen 18:23-33, Gen 19:1-36By Mike Sullivan Teaching Date: 09/29/2019In the lives...

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The Apex of Abraham's Faith

Gary DeLashmutt

Genesis 22:1-14

The last study of Abraham's life describing the peak of his faith while on Mount Moriah with Isaac. There are at least three principles of God's dealing with Abraham that apply to us: 1) God will test our faith in Him; 2) God tests in order to bless ? never to harm, and 3) God will work through our obedience to advance His plan to bless others. Remarkable foreshadowing of Jesus' sacrifice two thousand years later at the same place is detailed.

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Genesis 22:1-14Gen 22:1-14 Gen 22:1-14By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 09/22/2019The last study of Abraham's life describing the peak of...

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Ishmael and Isaac

Mike Sullivan

Genesis 21:1-7

Through the story of the births of Ishmael and Isaac, we see two different ways of following God: one based on self-reliance, and the other based on trusting God to keep his promises. Self-reliance tends to lead to problems and defeat, while trusting in God's promises often involves waiting, but leads to peace and the experience of God's faithfulness.

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Genesis 16:1-18:14, Genesis 21:1-7Gen 16:1-18:14,Gen 21:1-7 Gen 16:1-18:14, Gen 21:1-7By Mike Sullivan Teaching Date: 09/22/2019Through t...

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Spiritual Priorities

Ryan Lowery

Genesis 25:27-34

After defining faith as believing God's promises and putting them into action, the author of Hebrews now writes about making God's priorities our priorities. It's easy to agree with priorities like living in peace with others and forgiveness, but when we are faced with putting those things into action, we often find that we hold competing priorities and it is easier said than done. Often it is our choices that reveal what our top priorities are.

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Hebrews 12:14-17, Genesis 25:27-34Heb 12:14-17,Gen 25:27-34 Heb 12:14-17, Gen 25:27-34By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 09/08/2019After defin...

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Melchizedek and the War of the Kings

Mike Sullivan

Hebrews 7:15-25

Abraham engages in warfare to rescue his nephew lot, then meets and is blessed by a priest, Melchizedek, king of Salem. From this story we see a foreshadowing of Jesus who would be a king-priest in the order of Melchizedek, our intermediary and final sacrifice. We also learn from Abraham that growing faith is active, will be tested, and has impact far beyond our lives.

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Genesis 14:1-24, Psalms 110:1-4, Hebrews 7:15-25Gen 14:1-24,Ps 110:1-4,Heb 7:15-25 Gen 14:1-24, Ps 110:1-4, Heb 7:15-25By Mike Sullivan T...

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Walking in Faith

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 12:1-4

Having defined faith, the author of Hebrews now explains how to walk in faith--orienting our lives more toward living for God. We do this by learning from the example of others, agreeing with God about the burden of sin, not quitting the race, and remembering that spiritual growth is a process.

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Hebrews 12:1-4Heb 12:1-4 Heb 12:1-4By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 08/25/2019Having defined faith, the author of Hebrews now explains how t...

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The Cutting of the Covenant

Gary DeLashmutt

Romans 4:1-5

A fascinating narrative describing how God ratified a covenant with Abram and providing three key insights into living by faith. God declares us to be in right standing with Him when we simply trust in His promise. Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is faith under strain. Faith submits to God's plan and to His timing for its fulfillment.

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War of the Kings and Melchizedek

Gary DeLashmutt

Hebrews 7:18

This passage narrates a war between nine ancient kings and an encounter between Abraham and two kings. Insight into Abraham's developing faith is provided as he actively trusts God's promises of protection and provision. God works through Melchizedek, the king of Salem, to encourage Abraham's faith which has a ripple effect far beyond his own life. Melchizedek was the original ?man without the Bible? and reveals the incredible depth and unity of the Bible.\r\n

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Genesis 14:1-1, Psalms 110:11-11, Hebrews 7:18-18Gen 14:1-1,Ps 110:11-11,Heb 7:18-18 Gen 14:1-1, Ps 110:11-11, Heb 7:18-18By Gary DeLashm...

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