Having the Faith of Abraham - Genesis 12:1-9David Turner
Abraham left all he had to seek all that he believed God would give him. He is the Father of faith. Download a free PowerPoint of Genesis 12:1-9 at www.Bibleguy.org
Israel at 60 - 1) Israel - God's chosen landbibletruth
www.christadelphians.co.uk - The first of a four part series exploring Israel and its significant position in the world. In this opening presentation we look at how it all began; we go back 4000 years and look at how the land of Israel came to be of significance even before the nation itself was born. An understanding of these events is vital in fully appreciating the significance of Israel today.
The Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from our website.
The Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from our website.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Jan 13-19.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
2. The Big Idea
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was
called to go out to a place that he was to
receive as an inheritance. And he went
out, not knowing where he was going.
Hebrews 11:8 (ESV) 2
4. Meet the family
Now these are the generations of Terah. Terah
fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran
fathered Lot. Haran died in the presence of his
father Terah in the land of his kindred, in Ur of the
Chaldeans. And Abram and Nahor took wives. The
name of Abram’s wife was Sarai, and the name of
Nahor’s wife, Milcah, the daughter of
Genesis 11:27–32 (ESV) 4
5. Meet the family
Haran the father of Milcah and Iscah. Now Sarai was
barren; she had no child. Terah took Abram his son
and Lot the son of Haran, his grandson, and Sarai his
daughter-in-law, his son Abram’s wife, and they went
forth together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into
the land of Canaan, but when they came to Haran,
Genesis 11:27–32 (ESV) 5
6. Meet the family
they settled there. The days of Terah were 205 years,
and Terah died in Haran.
Genesis 11:27–32 (ESV) 6
7. Meet the family
Ur of the Chaldeans
Terah
Abram-wife Sara barren
Nahor-wife Micah
Haran died, his wife not mentioned
7
8. Terah the patriarch
Terah means tarrying or delaying
A family of polytheists- worshipped the moon goddess Zin as
well as YHWH. Joshua 24:2 (ESV) Thus says the LORD, the God
of Israel, ‘Long ago, your fathers lived beyond the Euphrates,
Terah, the father of Abraham and of Nahor; and they served
other gods.
Left their family and went to Canaan but settled in Haran. they
came unto Haran—two days’ journey south-southeast from Ur,
on the direct road to the ford of the Euphrates at Rakka, the
nearest and most convenient route to Palestine.
8
9. Abram’s Call
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. And I will make of you a great nation,
and I will bless you and make your name
Genesis 12:1–3 9
10. Abram’s Call
great, so that you will be a blessing. 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 12:1–3 10
12. Stephen’s Defense
Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of
glory appeared to our father Abraham
when he was in Mesopotamia, before he
lived in Haran, and said to him, ‘Go out
from your land and from your kindred
Acts 7:2–5 (ESV) 12
13. Stephen’s Defense
and go into the land that I will show you.’
Then he went out from the land of the
Chaldeans and lived in Haran. And after his
father died, God removed him from there
into this land in which you are now living.
Acts 7:2–5 (ESV) 13
14. Not the first time God spoke to him!
Father of faith did not act until his father passed
away! FALSE START!
14
15. He Who Hesitates…
1. In Mesopotamia
2. Leave all
3. God will lead
4. Settled for less
5. Removed from Haran
15
16. Salvation-What will happen?
Spiritual gifting-Will I lose control?
Sanctification-What if nothing happens?
Future hope-Is it true?
16
“By
faith”
is
hard!
17. God removed him from the land
Many are the plans in the mind
of a man, but it is the purpose
of the LORD that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21 17
18. The Call
Go from your country and your kindred and
your father’s house to the land that I will show
you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I
will bless you and make your
18
19. The Call
name great, so that you will be a blessing. 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.
19
21. I will bless you
Great nation
Great name
Bless the nations
Friends blessed
Foes cursed
All families blessed 21
22. What obedience looks like
So Abram went, as the LORD had told him,
and Lot went with him. Abram was
seventy-five years old when he departed
from Haran. Abram took Sarai his wife, Lot
Genesis 12:4–5 22
23. What obedience looks like
his brother’s son, and all their possessions
that they had gathered, and the people
that they had acquired in Haran, and they
set out to go to the land of Canaan.
Genesis 12:4–5 23
24. What does obedience look like for you?
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be
steadfast, immovable, always abounding in
the work of the Lord, knowing that in the
Lord your labor is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58 24
25. Obedience is an action
1.Kingdom Work
2.Build the Body
3.Works that glorify God
25
26. God reveals
Then the LORD appeared to
Abram and said, “To your offspring
I will give this land.”
Genesis 12:7a 26
27. Abram reacts
So he built there
an altar to the
LORD, who had
appeared to him.
Genesis 12:7b 27
28. Continued Obedience
From there he moved to the hill
country on the east of Bethel
and pitched his tent, with Bethel
on the west and Ai on the east.
Genesis 12:8a 28
29. Between Bethel and Ai
Ur of the Chaldeans- Land of my birth
Haran- Road or Path
Bethel- House of God
Ai- Ruins
29
30. Relationship
And there he built an altar to
the LORD and called upon the
name of the LORD.
Genesis 12:8b 30
Hebrews 11:8 (ESV) By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Let’s read it together
Genesis 11
A. This section of Genesis begins the fuller discussion of the line of the Messiah through Abraham.
B. Genesis’ fifty chapters are concerned with the redemption of God’s covenant people, not creation. Calling one to call all is the focus of the book.
C. Abram is seen in his weaknesses as well as in his faithfulness. The God of election and mercy calls him out for his own redemptive purposes.
D. God chose Abraham to choose a world . God wants all people made in His image to be redeemed
E. The Talmud specifies seven blessings of the call:
1. Abram would be the father of a great nation.
2. He would be blessed in his lifetime.
3. His name would be renowned.
4. He would be a blessing to others.
5. Others will be blessed who honor him.
6. Others will be cursed who reject him.
7. His influence would be universal.
Stand for the reading of God’s word
Now these are the generations of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot. Haran died in the presence of his father Terah in the land of his kindred, in Ur of the Chaldeans. And Abram and Nahor took wives. The name of Abram’s wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor’s wife, Milcah, the daughter of
Haran the father of Milcah and Iscah. Now Sarai was barren; she had no child. Terah took Abram his son and Lot the son of Haran, his grandson, and Sarai his daughter-in-law, his son Abram’s wife, and they went forth together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan, but when they came to Haran,
they settled there. The days of Terah were 205 years, and Terah died in Haran.
Pray
Terah
Abram-wife Sara barren
Nahor-wife Micah
Haran died, his wife not mentioned
Terah means tarrying or delaying
A family of polytheists- worshipped the moon goddess Zin as well as YHWH. Joshua 24:2 (ESV) Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Long ago, your fathers lived beyond the Euphrates, Terah, the father of Abraham and of Nahor; and they served other gods.
Left their family and went to Canaan but settled in Haran. they came unto Haran—two days’ journey south-southeast from Ur, on the direct road to the ford of the Euphrates at Rakka, the nearest and most convenient route to Palestine.
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. 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. 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.”
CLIP-Not the first time God spoke to Abram. Go to NT. Book of Acts. Chapter 7, The trial of Stephen.
Acts 7:2–4 (ESV) Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, and said to him, ‘Go out from your land and from your kindred
and go into the land that I will show you.’ Then he went out from the land of the Chaldeans and lived in Haran. And after his father died, God removed him from there into this land in which you are now living.
Yet he gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot’s length, but promised to give it to him as a possession and to his offspring after him, though he had no child
Father of faith did not act until his father passed away! FALSE START! God appeared to him and gave him instructions.
In Mesopotamia before moving to Haran. Ur of the Chaldeans
Leave family – went with his father and took his nephew Lot.
God will show him where to go. Can’t show if you don’t go
Settled with his father in Haran
God removed him from Haran. Removed him?
Salvation-What will happen?
Spiritual gifting-Will I lose control?
Sanctification-What if nothing happens?
Future hope-Is it true?
Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.
I’ll do that when… I’ll go when… let me burry my father… when the kids get out of school.. God is calling you to a faith walk!
Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 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. 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.”
Go from your country
Leave your family
I will show you the way
Great nation
Great name
Bless the nations
Friends blessed
Foes cursed
All families blessed
So Abram went, as the LORD had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Abram took Sarai his wife, Lot
his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people that they had acquired in Haran, and they set out to go to the land of Canaan.
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Kingdom Work-Matthew 28:18–20 …All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Build the Body- 1 Corinthians 14:12 So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.
Works that glorify God- Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.”
Obedience produced an appearance. Obedience triggers blessings. Obedience give encouragement
So he built there an altar to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
Worship
Sacrifice
Memorial
Genesis 12:8 From there he moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east.
Ur of the Chaldeans- Land of my birth
Haran- Road or Path
Bethel- House of God
Ai- Ruins
And there he built an altar to the LORD and called upon the name of the LORD.
Genesis 12:9 And Abram journeyed on, still going toward the Negeb.
Listen to the Lord
Take steps of obedience
Expect God will show up
Celebrate when He does
Continue in obedience