2025 THEME: Burning Hearts
TITLE: Two Recipes
Scripture: Genesis 16-34
I. A RECIPE FOR DISASTER
Genesis 16: Abram’s recipe for disaster
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- God’s promise- Genesis 15:4-5
- Abram’s decision- Genesis 16
- A house divided (even today)- Isaac (Jewish nation)/Ishmael (Arab nation)
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Another bad decision: Genesis 20
There is (nothing) God cannot do when He has made a (promise).
II. THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
“So much of our fear, discouragement, anxiety, and worry is the result of underestimating what God is willing and able to do.” PDT (January 6)
Genesis 21:1 is loaded. See also Eccl. 3:11 and Gal. 4:4
Abraham’s supreme test: Genesis 22
For your information: The name Jacob means (supplanter or deceiver).
Closing verse to consider: Isaiah 55:8-9
THEME: Burning Hearts
NEXT WEEK: Overcoming Life’s Challenges
Scripture: Genesis 35-Exodus 3
