Remember in verse 1 of Chapter 24, We are told that Abraham was now old and well advanced in years. Before he died, he had married another wife and had children with her. He also had children with his concubines. At last he died a blessed person. Gen.25:8. Isn't the God of Abraham worthy obeying and serving? In 25:21, Isaac pleaded with God for children. We too can plead for our most personal and important requests. After prayer, answers may delay, but if we are fully committed to God, this can: 1. Deepen our insight into what we really need. 2. Broaden our appreciation for his answers. 3. Allow us to mature so we can use his gifts more wisely. God blessed Isaac with two children - Jacob and Esau. As the children grew, verse 28, their parents developed a divided affection for them. This caused a major problem in the family. We should love and treat our children equally. In verse 31, Esau traded his birthright for a single meal. He lost all the benefits
of being a 1st born. While it is true that Jacob demanded too much from his brother and took advantage of him, a thing we should avoid, V32,33 shows that Esau's craving was to satisfy his immediate desire without pausing to consider the long-range consequences. We should always be careful because immediate pleasure often losses sight of the future. God bless you and take care! Don't endanger your life, salvation, business, family, friendships etc for a passing benefit. Not everything that is appealing is in accordance with the Word of God or Will of God.
Friday 23 December 2011
Sunday 18 December 2011
Lesson. 11. ISAAC & REBEKAH. Taught in church during Bible Study on 11/12/11.
- In this story we learn something about the servant of Abraham. See if you can follow these tips in your own life, He: 1. Accepted the challenge. Gen.24:3,9. 2. Examined alternatives 24:5. 3. Promised to follow instructions.24:9. 4. Made a plan. 24:12-14. 5. Submitted the plan to God. 24:12-14. 6. Prayed for guidance 24:12-14. 7. Devised a strategy with room for God to operate. 24:12-14. 8. Waited 24:21. 9. Watched closely. 24:21. 10. Explained the situation to concerned parties. 24:34-49. 11. Refused unnecessary delay. 24:56. 12. Followed through with entire plan. 24:66. Other lessons from Gen.24. Verse.1. Abraham is an old man highly blessed in every way. Those who obey and follow God may face many challenges, but of this we can be sure, their story ends well. Verse 3,4. Abraham knew the power of influence. The daughters of the Canaanites worshiped idols and did other evils. Any one of them could lead Isaac from God. Verse 6. Isaac had to wait
patiently for what God had promised while in the land. If he had gone back to his relatives, may be, he would forget about the promise. We too need to continue in what God wants us to do even in hard times or when our wants are threatened. Verse.8. Isaac was to guard what God had promised, that was of greater importance than a wife. We should make up our minds once and for all to be on the side of God, no matter what. Verse.23. Even when there is a clear indication that we are in the plan of God; we should ask for wisdom to act in a way that will quicken the whole plan. Verse.26,27. We should be able to see the hand of God in every bit of success. Verse 49. When we are not sure that something is in the plan of God, there is always a way we can look for confirmation.
patiently for what God had promised while in the land. If he had gone back to his relatives, may be, he would forget about the promise. We too need to continue in what God wants us to do even in hard times or when our wants are threatened. Verse.8. Isaac was to guard what God had promised, that was of greater importance than a wife. We should make up our minds once and for all to be on the side of God, no matter what. Verse.23. Even when there is a clear indication that we are in the plan of God; we should ask for wisdom to act in a way that will quicken the whole plan. Verse.26,27. We should be able to see the hand of God in every bit of success. Verse 49. When we are not sure that something is in the plan of God, there is always a way we can look for confirmation.
Lesson. 10. GOD GAVE ISAAC AND DELIVERED ISAAC FROM DEATH. Taught in church during Bible Study on 4/12/11
In this story we see Abraham's faith and the FAITHFUL God in whom he trusted. Gen.21:1-3. - Many years passed and Isaac grew to be a young man. - One day God asked Abraham to do a difficult thing. Gen.22:1,2. (To sacrifice Isaac). - God wanted to see if Abraham loved Isaac more than God. - Abraham believed that even if he did kill Isaac in obedience to God, God would raise Isaac from the dead. Heb.11:19. Gen.22:6-13. - The blessing of obedience to God is clear in Gen.22:14-19. When we are tested, we can complain, or we can see how God is trying to mold us to be what is best. - Obedience to God is not easy and does not come naturally, but it is possible if we fully surrender to God. - Abraham received abundant blessings because he obeyed God.
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