S1: “What happens when we understand the heart of God”, Genesis 18-19, Malcolm Cox - a podcast by Malcolm Cox

from 2021-02-21T15:52:54

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A sermon for the Watford church of Christ





Intro - setting the scene


Last time - what happens when we walk with God

Chapter 17 - circumcision covenant; Sarah the mother; next year; upgraded promises

Change comes at God's timing; He has good in mind for us; we have a part to play; need closer walk with God as life goes on





I could talk about.....


1. Generosity in action, Genesis 18:1-8


  • Calf - royal generosity - feast


  • Heb 13:2 - 'strangers





2. Divine Tolerance, Genesis 18:9-15


  • The impossible is laughable


  • Matt 9:23-25 - Jesus laughed at because believes impossible





3. Pressure perverts priorities, Genesis 19:1-11

  • Lot with Abraham; near Sodom; In Sodom - adopted




4. The dangers of doubting God, Genesis 19:12-22


  • Having a doubt is not a problem. Expressing that doubt is not blasphemous. What is tragic is when doubt is used to to argue ourselves out of obedience.

  • Jesus helps you - Jn 20:27





5. The consequences of being dominated by greed and fear, Genesis 19:30-38


  • Greed

  • Fear - attempt control without God





I will talk about...


The benefits of walking in the presence of God






We understand the heart of God





1. He is the only legitimate judge


  • Therefore we are at peace




2. He cares about everyone



  • Therefore we pray even for those we don't like

  • Canaanites - not Israelites

  • Therefore we ask boldly - like Canaanites woman
    • Matt 15:22ff







Abraham a man of humility and boldness





Conclusion



  • God does more than Abraham asks - rescues Lot, Gen 19:27-29

  • Abe foreshadowing the heart of Jesus

    • Told us to pray for our enemies, Matt 5:44

    • Prayed for his, Luke 23:34








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