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Series: Chaos to CovenantTitle: "What's the Bible all about? God remembers his promises." Part 2Scripture: Genesis 8:1-9:17Luke 17:20-33; Hebrews 11:7-10The Bible is all about God's story. Here, Noah's story is a snapshot of the Bible's grand narrative—a holy God seeking to redeem, restore, and renew fallen creation by a merciful covenant through Jesus Christ.God remembers his promises to his people.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESOUTLINESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDMy opening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTIONStories of the brave, acts big and small, sacrifice and service are what we remember today. Like the story of Vietnam War hero JimmyG. Stewart, an Army staff sergeant from West Columbia, West Virginia - one of the 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in combat during the conflict. When five fellow Soldiers of his six-man squad were wounded near An Khe in May 1966, Stewart held his position to protect his men, crawling through heavy fire to retrieve ammunition from his comrades and tossing back enemy-thrown grenades. When reinforcements arrived, 23-year-old Stewart continued to fight and was eventually killed while holding his position. The wounded he gave his life to protect were recovered and evacuated. A year later, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. This year marks 50 years since the last combat troops left South Vietnam.I share this story for a few reasons relevant to today.Our veterans are potential stories like this. They willingly choose to put themselves in harms way for the sake of defending others from tyranny. On Memorial Day we remember those like Jimmy G. Stewart here for giving his life in the line of duty because he went above and beyond the call of duty to love others with his whole life. What a picture of Christ. We honor our veterans as they put themselves in a position to do that for others.They fight of an imperfect nation that is founded on principles gleaned in part from scripture that empowers her citizens to live differently in all of life. We remember these who have fallen and these who serve our country in this way, we see in Genesis 8:1 that God remembers his promises to Noah meaning he is moved to act mercifully on behalf of sinful people in this world.We will see how precious human life is to the Lord. Stewart saw it as worthy of his own which is at least in part why he was willing to sacrifice his own. At least twice in scripture, Rachel and Hannah, saw barren women be remembered by God and given a child, the desire of their heart. God sees you in your pain even if that pain is of your own making. He remembers and this moves him to act mercifully and redemptively. Redemption of sinful people is at the forefront of his loving acts.The thief on the cross calls on Jesus to remember him when they cross over. Jesus remembers him and says today you will be with me in paradise. This is a great picture of what God remembering looks like.His acts on our behalf are in light of our needs...our greatest needs. Needs that only He can satisfy.CONTEXTIn the wake of God's flood of judgment is a new, redemptive creation. God judged sin and humanity and creation had to deal with the consequences. God takes sin seriously. Sin has consequences. And Noah believed that God's word is trustworthy. So he believed and acted accordingly building an ark to save his family from God's flood of holy judgment. And that ark saved his family and a remnant of the animal kingdom. Now we see God's judgment swing to his faithful covenant with Noah and creation. He is starting over. He is giving humanity a second chance.SERMON Outline modified from BethancourtI. GOD IS HOLY AND JUST. HE MUST PUNISH SIN. Noah and God's judgment (6:1-22) LAST WEEKA. The purpose of God's judgment (6:1-7)B. The patience of God's judgment (6:8-16)C. The promise of God's judgment (6:17-22)II. GOD IS GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL. HIS LOVE MAKES A WAY BACK. Noah and God's rescue (7:1-8:19)A. God rescues us from the penalty of his judgment (7:1-16)B. God rescues us from the power of his judgment (7:17-24)C. God rescues us from the presence of his judgment (8:1-19) THIS WEEKIII. GOD IS SOVEREIGN CREATOR REDEEMING US THROUGH HIS SON'S COVENANT OF LOVE. Noah and God's covenant (8:20-9:29) THIS WEEKA. The Lord and the covenant with creation (8:20-22)B. The Lord and the covenant with Noah (9:1-11)C. The Lord and the sign of the covenant (9:12-17)D. The Lord and the lineage of the covenant (9:18-29)Big ideas in this passage today:Hinge point in the story: Gen 8:1 "God remembered Noah..."Up to this point, the flood story has been one of judgment. From 8:1 on it's a story of redemption."God had not forgotten Noah and his family. To 'remember' in the Bible is not merely to recall to mind; it is to express concern for someone, to act with loving care for him. When God remembers his people, he does so 'with favor' (Neh 5:19; 13:31)." -NIV Study Bible, 1985"When Genesis 8:1 says, “God remembered Noah,” it doesn't mean that God had forgotten Noah and then recalled him suddenly. In the Bible, the phrase “God remembered” is often used to signify that God is about to act on His promises or fulfill His covenant.In this case, God's “remembering” Noah signifies His care and commitment to Noah and all creation, especially after the long, intense flood. This “remembrance” marks the beginning of the floodwaters receding, as God brings about a new stage in His plan for humanity and the earth. Here, God is staying true to His covenant with Noah by preserving him, his family, and the animals through the flood...it means that God is intervening in a meaningful, faithful way to fulfill His promises or enact His plans. So in Genesis 8:1, “God remembered Noah” signifies divine care and the beginning of restoration after judgment." -ChatGPT"Throughout the Bible, when God “remembers” someone, it signifies His attention, compassion, and faithfulness, often resulting in His direct intervention. Here are some key examples: 1. Abraham and Lot (Genesis 19:29): When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He “remembered Abraham” and spared Lot. God's covenant relationship with Abraham led to His merciful action in delivering Lot from the judgment on the cities. 2. Rachel (Genesis 30:22): After a long period of barrenness, “God remembered Rachel; he listened to her and enabled her to conceive.” God's remembrance here signifies His compassion and care for Rachel, ultimately fulfilling her longing for a child. 3. Israel in Egypt (Exodus 2:24): When the Israelites were suffering under slavery, “God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.” This remembrance prompts God to act by raising up Moses and setting in motion the liberation of His people from Egypt. 4. Hannah (1 Samuel 1:19): After Hannah prayed earnestly for a son, “the Lord remembered her,” and she conceived and gave birth to Samuel. God's remembering here shows His response to Hannah's heartfelt prayer and His intervention in her life. 5. God's Promise to Israel (Psalm 105:8): The psalmist declares that God “remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations.” This indicates God's unwavering commitment to His promises and His ongoing relationship with His people. 6. The Thief on the Cross (Luke 23:42-43): Although the word “remember” is used differently here, the thief's request, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,” appeals to Jesus' mercy and faithfulness. Jesus' reply assures him of eternal life, demonstrating the compassion inherent in divine “remembrance.”In each case, God's “remembering” is more than mere recollection—it signals His intention to act faithfully and mercifully on behalf of His people, often in response to their need or in fulfillment of His covenant promises." -ChatGPTPerhaps we should ask Jesus to remember us as well...The flood story reveals four main characteristics of God. God is... 1. Holy and Just: God judges human wickedness, showing His intolerance for sin. 2. Gracious and Merciful: He offers time for repentance and preserves Noah's family. 3. Faithful to keep his Promises: God promises to sustain creation, never to destroy it by flood again. 4. Sovereign Creator: He controls nature, demonstrating His power to both judge and restore.These qualities reveal a God who is just, merciful, faithful, and sovereign, committed to both righteousness and renewal.Said another way...The story of Noah and the flood reflects the broader story of God in the Bible by capturing key themes of Creator-God, sovereignly creating a good world where humanity sins/falls and reaps judgment. Despite this, merciful God makes a way for wicked humanity to find redemption and restoration through the covenant relationship with Creator-God through Christ Jesus, our Savior.CONCLUSIONWhat do I want them to know?God sees, remembers, and keeps his promise of mercy.The story of God in macro and how our story fits in micro. God judges sin but remember mercy.Why? Because his character is holy love.What do I want them to do?Show and tell their story in the context of God's story. Remember that God sees, remembers and keeps his promise of mercy.Why? This is how we rescue people close to us but far from God.How?By learning this macro story, seeing our story within that context, and then sharing that story with others where we live, work, learn and play.Bottom line: Noah's story is a snapshot of the Bible's grand narrative—a holy God seeking to redeem, restore, and renew fallen creation by a merciful covenant through Jesus Christ. God sees and remembers his promise of mercy.At the end of the day, my question to you is this: "Are you in the boat?" Is your life protected from God's holy wrath? Have you entered through the only door to salvation? His name is Jesus. Cf. John 14:6Jesus spoke of Noah as well:“Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,' or ‘There it is,' because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Then he said to his disciples, “The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. People will tell you, ‘There he is!' or ‘Here he is!' Do not go running off after them. For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other. But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. “It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. “It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed.”‭‭Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭20‬-‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬InvitationHow do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTESMy early notes:Genesis 8:1a "God remembered Noah..."God "remembering" is the cue for God about to act redemptively i.e. He's about to rescue; mercy and grace are enroute. God acts with his covenant in mind because God is faithful and God is merciful.At this point, God's story pivots from his holy, justified wrath and judgment to his extravagent mercy and redemption offered to his people by grace through faith.His rememberance leads to merciful action on God's part. From destruction or de-creation to renewal or re-creation. Applications that might follow from this:Rest in God's "remembering." God "remembering" is God acting on your behalf in a redemptive, life-changing way. It's renewal replacing wrath. (8:1)Wait patiently for God's timing. (8:6-12) Noah waited patiently for God to speak before he disembarked from the ark.Worship God today. (8:20) Noah's first act after disembarking was to worship God. Worship is our response to God's remembering. He is always worthy whether we act like it or not.Nurture a culture of life. (8:21-22) God is the creator and sustainer of life. He treasures all life. He calls us to as well. Animal life, but more importantly, human life. All life is precious--human life is sacred. So sacred, you forfeit yours when you take someone else's. We're called to lead the charge on protecting life and that includes nurturing a culture that values life above all else. Respect and Protect Life. (9:1-7) Valuing life includes protecting those who cannot protect themselves (unborn, children, disabled, elderly, dying).Live securely and confidently in the covenant relationship we enjoy in Christ. (9:8-11) A marriage rooted in God's covenant relationship with us will give us confidence and security to love when tempted to fear.Remember and rest in God's promises. (9:12-17)God will remember his covenant with us. He'll remind us that he remembers through his bow in the sky that he is faithful and keeps his promises.These rest on the fact that God remembers; he acts on behalf of his people with compassion, mercy, and faithfulness. He grows our confident assurance in his trustworthiness when we are tempted to forget.Where is Noah's ark today?"The location of Noah's ark remains one of the great mysteries, as no definitive archaeological evidence has been found to confirm its location. According to Genesis 8:4, the ark came to rest “on the mountains of Ararat,” traditionally associated with the region of Mount Ararat in modern-day Turkey. This has led many explorers and archaeologists over the centuries to search that area, but no conclusive evidence has been found.There have been several claims of sightings and discoveries on or near Mount Ararat, including photographs and wooden structures reportedly found at high altitudes. However, these claims have not been substantiated with enough verifiable evidence, and most remain controversial or unconfirmed.In the end, whether or not the ark will ever be found is uncertain. Some believe that the wood may have been repurposed by Noah's descendants after the flood or that it has simply deteriorated over time. Others suggest that, if it exists, God may allow it to remain hidden as an enduring element of faith rather than empirical evidence.For many, the ark serves more as a theological symbol of God's salvation and judgment, rather than something that needs to be found physically to affirm the biblical account." -ChatGPTIt could also be in western Armenia or even northwestern Iran as those are close to Mt. Ararat in Turkey.Summary"You're absolutely correct. Genesis 8:1 is indeed the hinge point in the flood narrative, marking the transition from judgment to salvation, from divine wrath to mercy. The phrase “God remembered Noah” encapsulates the shift from destruction to renewal and signals that God's redemptive plan is at work. Given this centrality, all application points could indeed flow from or relate to this theme of God's remembrance. Here's a revised approach:1. Rest in God's Faithfulness and Care (8:1) • Application: God's “remembering” Noah reminds us that, even when we feel forgotten or isolated, God is actively mindful of us and our needs. His faithfulness is unwavering, especially during seasons of hardship. This calls us to trust that God's timing is perfect and that He is present and working, even when we can't see it.2. Wait Patiently for God's Timing (8:6-12) • Application: Because God “remembers” us, we can wait with hope, just as Noah waited for the waters to recede. Waiting isn't passive but an active faith in God's provision and guidance. Instead of rushing ahead, we're called to trust God's process, knowing He will bring us through in His timing.3. Respond to God's Faithfulness with Worship (8:20) • Application: When Noah leaves the ark, his first act is to worship through sacrifice. This is a fitting response to God's faithfulness in remembering him and his family. When we recognize God's merciful intervention in our lives, we are called to respond with gratitude, worship, and dedication to Him.4. Trust in God's Commitment to Life (8:21-22) • Application: God's promise never to curse the ground again is a direct result of His remembering Noah and His commitment to sustaining creation. We can trust that God values and sustains life. This invites us to live in hope, knowing that God's sustaining power is over creation and our lives, even in a broken world.5. Respect and Protect Life (9:1-7) • Application: Because God “remembers” and values humanity, He commands respect for life and emphasizes human dignity. We are called to value life as sacred, reflecting God's heart for His creation. This includes protecting others, acting justly, and honoring the image of God in each person.6. Live in Covenant Relationship with God (9:8-11) • Application: The covenant with Noah flows from God's remembrance and commitment to humanity and all creatures. God's remembrance invites us to respond in covenant faithfulness, living in relationship with Him, and being stewards of His world.7. Remember God's Promises (9:12-17) • Application: The rainbow is a visible reminder of God's covenant and faithfulness to remember His promises. Just as God remembers us, we are called to remember Him and His promises. By clinging to His faithfulness, we strengthen our faith and are reminded of God's enduring mercy and love in our lives.By centering the applications around God's remembrance, we underscore the passage's message of God's mercy, faithfulness, and the invitation for us to respond in trust, gratitude, and covenantal living. This “remembrance” becomes the anchor for our faith and actions in every part of life." -ChatGPTKey Themes • New Beginnings: Noah and his family represent a fresh start for humanity, meant to live in obedience to God and care for creation. • God's Mercy: Despite humanity's failings, God commits to sustain creation and gives humans renewed responsibility. • Divine Justice and Human Dignity: God's instruction against murder underscores the sanctity of life made in His image. • The Covenant: The rainbow as a sign of the covenant is a powerful reminder of God's promise and His ongoing relationship with humanity.Genesis 8-9:17 highlights God's mercy, the sanctity of life, and the importance of the covenant. It also sets the foundation for a worldview that values life and trusts in God's promises, even amidst a broken world.Good summary:"The story of the flood in Genesis (chapters 6–9) tells us much about God's character, values, and the way He engages with humanity. Here are some of the primary ways it reveals who God is:1. God's Justice and Holiness • The flood is a response to human corruption and violence. Genesis 6:5-6 says that God saw the great wickedness on earth and was “grieved” in His heart. God's decision to judge humanity with the flood shows His intolerance of sin and injustice. His holiness requires a world that aligns with His goodness, and the flood was a response to the pervasive moral decay of Noah's time.2. God's Patience and Long-Suffering • While the decision to flood the earth is swift in the biblical account, the story implies that God waited patiently while humanity had a chance to change. Noah was “a preacher of righteousness” (2 Peter 2:5), and his 120 years building the ark can be seen as a period when God gave people a chance to repent. This patience reveals God's mercy, even in His judgment.3. God's Mercy and Covenant Faithfulness • God's decision to save Noah and his family highlights His mercy and commitment to His creation. Although humanity deserved judgment, God chose a path that preserved life. He instructed Noah to bring animals onto the ark, ensuring the survival of all living things. After the flood, God made a covenant with Noah (Genesis 9:8-17), promising never to destroy the earth with water again. The rainbow serves as a symbol of His covenant, highlighting His faithfulness to humanity despite their shortcomings.4. God's Sovereignty and Power Over Creation • The flood narrative shows God's absolute power over creation. He commands the waters to rise and fall, demonstrating His control over the natural world. The floodwaters are a reversal of the order He established at creation, where He separated waters to form dry land. By re-establishing the earth post-flood, God reaffirms His sovereignty as Creator, showing He can both judge and restore.5. God's Desire for a Righteous People • God chooses Noah, “a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time” (Genesis 6:9), and establishes a covenant with him, revealing His desire for a people who walk in righteousness. God's plan for Noah's descendants is one of blessing, hoping they would embody a restored relationship with Him and reflect His justice and goodness on earth.6. God's Grace and Renewal of Creation • After the flood, God gives Noah a mandate similar to Adam's: to “be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth” (Genesis 9:1). This echoes the original creation mandate, suggesting that God's intention for humanity and creation remains one of growth, flourishing, and harmony. He desires to partner with humanity in caring for and filling the earth with goodness.7. God as a Covenant Maker • The covenant with Noah is foundational, setting a pattern for the covenants God will establish later with Abraham, Moses, and David, and ultimately fulfilled in Christ. The Noahic covenant emphasizes God's promise to preserve creation, foreshadowing the redemptive plan that would unfold over time.In summary, the flood story tells the story of God as a holy and just Judge, yet also as a patient, merciful, and covenant-keeping Creator. It illustrates His commitment to renewal and restoration even in the face of human failure. Through judgment and mercy, God's desire for a faithful, righteous humanity and His love for creation shine through. This story is foundational, pointing forward to God's ongoing work to redeem and renew the world."-ChatGPTThe PatternSee D. J. A. Clines, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, No. 38 (1976), pp. 487, 488. Clines explains that Gerhard Von Rad initially observed a pattern of sin, mitigation, and punishment. Then Claus Westermann discerned another element, that of divine speech. Though he did not include it in the pattern, Clines does. Thus the following chart:I. II. III. IV. SINSPEECHGRACEPUNISHMENTFALL3:63:14-193:213:22-24CAIN4:84:10-124:154:16SONS OF GOD6:26:36:8, 18ff7:6-24FLOOD6:5, 11f6:7, 13-216:8, 18ff11:8BABEL11:411:6f10:1-3211:8Preach the Word, Genesis, Kent Hughes, chapter 1, note 3, p. 625Hamilton puts it this way:"God acts and speaks; man rebels; God punishes; God protects and reconciles." P. 201GOD ACTS & SPEAKS MAN REBELS GOD PUNISHES GOD PROTECTS & RECONCILESOUTLINESN/AQUESTIONS TO CONSIDERWho is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I get to do? (In light of who I am)How do I do it?DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions (by Jeff Vanderstelt): Based on this passage:Who is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I do? (In light of who I am)How do I do it?Final Questions (Write this down)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED“Genesis,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in Genesis, by BethancourtThe Genesis Record, by Henry MorrisThe Genesis Factor, by David Helms & Jon Dennis“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.com“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)Claude.ai

Message from Bro. Ricky Cunningham on July 7, 2024

Evan Burns

Faith in God's promise empowers us with the generosity to resolve relational conflict.

As Abram rescues Lot who has been captured by an army from the north, he acquires vast wealth as he takes the spoils these 4 kings had take in their mission to plunder the inhabited cities. He also meets Melchizedek. And meet Melchizedek, a King and a Priest. Jesus was also a priest after the order of Melchizedek.

In the conflict between Abram and Lot we discover some important insights into conflict resolution and the cost of being a peacemaker. Having completed the 7 signs of John we are now back in Genesis and pick up the story of Abram the 13 the chapter.

Sunday November 5, 2023 at The Hub City Church Half Heartedness // Lot | Genesis 19 That's Messed Up. | a series about sin and redemption in Genesis Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor "Sins of ‘half-heartedness' are committed when the HEART is CONFLICTED between GENUINE FAITH in GOD and LINGERING LOVE for the WORLD." The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.

Today our journey through the Bible brings us to the adventures of Abram, Sarai, and Lot (Genesis 12-13).What do you notice in these stories? Tell me on Instagram @thebibleisfunny.The Bible is Funny THE CARD GAME - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714171/the-bible-is-funny-card-game-by-anthony-russo/

On August 27th, Bob Ingle preached from Genesis 14:1-16 in the nineteenth message of our ”Genesis” series. 

Session 6 - Practical Christian actions in the days of Lot (Genesis 19) - May 14, 2023

Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...  Jesus says:   Luke 17   And as it was in the days of Noe (Noah), so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.   27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.    Genesis 6  (The days of Noah)   1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,   2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.   3 And the LORD said, MY spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.   4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.   5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.   6 And it repented the LORD that HE had made man on the earth, and it grieved HIM at HIS heart.   7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth ME that I have made them.   8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.   9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.   10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.   11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.   12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.   13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before ME; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.   14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.   15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.   (God gives exact instructions whereby Noah and his family will be safe.)   16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.   17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.   18 But with thee will I establish MY covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee.   19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.   20 Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.   21 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.   22 Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.  

Who was Melchizidek? What happened to Lot after he was captured? How did Abram react to victory?

PM Worship Service, 13 November 2022, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

PM Worship Service, 13 November 2022, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

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Lot compromises by sojourning in Sodom, then settling when it was time to escape. He suffered greatly as the city was destroyed, and though he was saved, his family became marked by scandal. Jesus has mercifully saved us from God's wrath and calls us to repentance and to hold fast to him rather than compromise our faith.

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron shares how Abraham was willing to separate from Lot, for the benefit of them both. Abraham made a difficult decision that led to God's blessing, favor, and choosing. 

Welcome back! Scriptures: Genesis 13 & 14; Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-22 Listen and enjoy! Let me know what you think! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel- Can I Be Real? Podcast Follow me on Instagram- @raee.michele Join the South of Gaza Community Facebook Group to receive daily Bible scriptures and encouragement on your Facebook timeline! RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel398/message

Speaker - John AllisterNow the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and when the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some of the men fell into them and the rest fled to the hills. The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food; then they went away. They also carried off Abram's nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom.A man who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the great trees of Mamrethe Amorite, a brother of Eshkol and Aner, all of whom were allied with Abram. When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people.After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley).Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine.He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying,“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,    Creator of heaven and earth.And praise be to God Most High,    who delivered your enemies into your hand.”Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself.”But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.' I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshkol and Mamre. Let them have their share.”

Abram protected Lot and his family because he knew that he was responsible for them.

For 12 years, five kingdoms served Chedorlaomer king of Elam.  In the 13th year, Sodom and the 4 other kingdoms rebelled. In the 14th year, Chedorlaomer made war with them and took all their goods and victuals along with Lot, Abram's nephew, and all his goods. When Abram was informed of Lot's capture, Abram activated his army of 318 trained servants. Abram had trained them to fight and now he arms them for battle.

Join the Pouring Out Study group here! Who was Lot, and why did Abram bring him? Is it better for Lot and Abram to separate, or does this only cause more trouble? Was the promise given to Abram of receiving land to the east, west, north, and south fulfilled? Join us as we study the beginning of Abram's journey in Genesis 13. For more video content, subscribe here on YouTube! Be a part of the conversation! Comment your thoughts on our YouTube page, we want to hear from you! Support Pouring Out by buying our merchandise here! Thumbnail artwork was entered into the public domain by the heirs of Jacob Schiff. https://freebibleimages.org/illustrations/jtjm-abraham1/ Pouring Out is hosted by Stewart Butler and Joseph Vassallo and is produced by Butler Media Productions LLC. Views expressed by hosts or guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflects the views of Butler Media Productions LLC or any other entity they may represent. Copyright Butler Media Productions LLC 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pouringout/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pouringout/support

Abram demonstrates his greatness in a time of battle through his restraint, humility, and faithfulness.

People typically don't engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil', although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil' is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil' is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of faith.Rabbi Steve Berkson is one of the small few that would take on the challenge of teaching from scripture about the topic of ‘evil'. You will be amazed and often surprised as Rabbi Berkson dissects the verses from the Bible, one-by-one if necessary, to teach what he has discovered and how these discoveries will definitely impact your life – both physically and spiritually.Rabbi Berkson decides to start from the beginning, in the book of Genesis, as he has done in other teachings, to provide a comprehensive understanding of this topic. • Genesis 6:5 - A ‘state of being' that is evil• Genesis 6:6 - Elohim was sorry He made man• Genesis 6:7 - Noach (Noah) found grace• Genesis 8:15-21 - Even though the evil is still there• You must align your desires with Elohim's desires• Genesis 13:1-8 - Avraham and Lot• Genesis 13:13 - The men of Sodom were evil• 2 Chronicles 12:13 - Seeking Yahweh for instructionDon't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing to you.For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Join us on Social media!  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoiworldwide/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtoiworldwideWe are located in Cleveland TN. If you would like to know more about us, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to visit us on our website, https://mtoi.org, email us at admin@mtoi.org or call us at 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE Streamed on our Main YouTube Channel every Saturday at 1:15 pm (EST) and every Tuesday for Torah Study Live Stream at 6:30 pm (EST).

The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9; From Shem to Abram: Genesis 11:10-26; The family of Terah: Genesis 11:27-31; The call of Abram: Genesis 12:1-9; Abram and Sarai in Egypt: Genesis 12:10-20; Abram and Lot separate: Genesis 13:1-18; Abram rescues Lot: Genesis 14:1-16; Melchizedek blesses Abram: Genesis 14:17-24

Genesis 19 & Luke 17:20-36  - The Days of Lot - Pastor Dan Plourde

In our newest episode of Talks at New Haven, Pastor Josh and Alton discuss the war of the kings and Abram rescuing Lot. If you would like to contact us, you can find us at the following places: Instagram - @talksatnewhaven Email - newhavenwv@gmail.com Website - www.newhavenwv.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our newest episode of Talks at New Haven, Pastor Josh, Alton, and Derek discuss the separation of Abram and Lot after they leave Egypt. If you would like to contact us, you can find us at the following places: Instagram - @talksatnewhaven Email - newhavenwv@gmail.com Website - www.newhavenwv.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Abraham “Abraham and Lot” Genesis 12-13

Abraham “Abraham and Lot” Genesis 12-13

Join Benson and Sean for this two-week series, Great Mistakes and Greater Hearts. We'll take a look at Adam & Eve, Moses, David, Peter, and more as we dive into some of the biggest giants of the Biblical story, some of their greatest mistakes, and the even greater ways that God redeemed them and still redeems us through his love and grace.

En esta presentacion May nos habla sobre los obstaculos para recibir las promesas de Dios.

Is He Worthy? 2 of 2 from June 27, 2021Big Idea: “We live as citizens of Jesus' kingdom because He will return unexpectedly.”Matthew 17:20-37 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)QuestionsAre we citizens of Jesus' kingdom?What worthy choices are we putting off? Do we consider that Jesus could call us for evaluation at any moment?Additional resourcesRead Luke 17 Noah (Genesis 6-10) Lot (Genesis 18-19)Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of Free Bible ImagesPresentation

Sermon Based in Genesis 19. Finishing up where we started last week, Pastor Phillip continues a deep dive into the life of Lot and how we all tend to relate to his lifestyle. Things we can learn and things we can do to assure we do not follow the same path of "Righteous Lot" (2 Peter 2)

As always, Paul and Adrian would like to welcome our listeners back into our podcast home. This week the boys discuss the dinner-show experience of Medieval Times, Paul’s inability to determine if something is a blanket, and how to interpret posters on a bedroom wall. The duo then tackle two columns about houseguests before diving back into the bottomless pit that is MajorGate. Article 1: Buzzfeed’s Stephen LaConte https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephenlaconte/advice-boyfriend-shares-bed-with-guy-friend Article 2: Carolyn Hax https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/advice/article/Carolyn-Hax-When-your-houseguest-decides-it-s-12829019.php#photo-11611120 3rd segment: Majorgate part 3: Feline groovy

The second bible talk in our new Beginnings series in Genesis 12-25. The passage is Genesis 13 & 14.

Thanks for listening! We are happy you took some time out of your day to meditate on God's word with us. In this episode, we talked through the first portion of Genesis 14 where Lot gets himself in a sticky situation, and Abram ends up being the one to come and save him. It's a great episode! Please feel free to share this episode with a friend! We appreciate you.Episode produced by Merrell AudioInstagram: @narratology.podcast

Why did God save Lot? In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Genesis 19:23-29. 1. Lot was hospitable. 2. Lot restrained evil. 3. Lot was Abraham's nephew. These thoughts come from assigned reading - Genesis 16-19. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. Music provided by texasradiofish. All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. Read this devotional's chapters here: https://classic.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+16-19&version=ESV Join Through the Bible here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/throughthebibletogether/ Watch more devotionals here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ2HW1s_Tp3amJY4Jj2QmZfFpvQAOcUOn Thanks for joining me as we read through the text of scripture together. #ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

This week we look at the story of Abram & Lot (Genesis 13-14) and glean from their actions principles that can apply to our 21 Century context. How prioritizing the wrong things, positioning ourselves in the wrong way can result in us being swept up or caught in... less than favorable circumstances. Praise God that, in our failures, He steps in to rescue us from the silly choices we make. To watch the while service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ma5H-Mx9M (please consider subscribing)... God bless you!

A daily devotion based on Genesis 14.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

Genesis 13:1-18

Unlocking the Hidden CharacterMost consistent question – why are you inferring Michael is JesusSome think that Jesus waited 4,000 years to personally intervene in the affairs of man. I want to make it crystal clear to you that Jesus has been personally actively working on behalf of mankind since day 1. Jesus is Michael – Michael is the archangel – the archangel is the chief of all the angels and is also known as THE angel of the Lord. Scripture does not reward the casual readerJohn 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 The same was in the beginning with God.3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.Genesis 1:1 in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…This is why Jesus said; "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad" (John 8:56). Jesus appeared personally to Abraham when the Patriarch interceded for Lot (Genesis 18:26). Genesis 1 and Hebrews 1 and John 1 – tell us clearly that Jesus is the creator of all things – all life – all beings in the universe. This means He was the active agent in creating the angelic race of beings – including the first – Lucifer – the lightbearer – the morning star. There is a good reason why Jesus is sometimes portrayed as an angel but it can be only be understood with an investigation into the angels.In Rev.4:5,6 we see a description of the seven angelsThese angels are divided into two orders - cherubim and seraphim. AccordingEze. 10:9 there are four cherubim and Eze. 10:21 says they have four wings, this meansthe other three are seraphim.In reference to the devil the bible. reads "Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth "...Eze.28:14. The only angels that can cover themselves while flying are the seraphimbecause of their six wings [Isa. 6:2] so a covering cherub is a seraphim. This means the devil was of the highest order. The description given of him in Eze.28:11-15 would indicate he was the head angel, he was unique!With the loss of the head angel Jesus stepped in to fill the void because now there were only three seraphim so Jesus also became known as "Prince of host" Dan. 8:11."How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star son of the dawn…or Oh Lucifer son of the morning"...Isa.14:12. When Jesus stepped in to fill this position he accepted the same title. "I Jesus ...the bright and Morning Star" Rev.22:16.Ellen White commenting on the war in heaven describes a moment when it had to be made clear that Jesus was higher in rank than all. Baptist preacher Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) John Calvin:John Wesley:Jewish Midrash Judaism, Michael was the fourth being that saved the Hebrew boys from the Fiery furnacePuritans Matthew Poole and Matthew Henry Martin LutherThe phrase "angel of the Lord" is found 68 times in Scripture. Sometimes it applies to Gabriel who appeared to Daniel, Zacharias, and Mary. But Gabriel is called "an" angel of the Lord (Luke 1:11). He is not referred to as "the" angel of the Lord. Neither is he ever called the archangel. Daniel 1010 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes --- the chief of the princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.21 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your princeDaniel 1212 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book."Will the defendant please rise?"Jude 1:9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you.The only other passage in the Bible that uses the word "archangel" is 1 Thessalonians 4:16. "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first."John 5:21 – Jesus is the life giver and one who raises the deadThe Revelation of Jesus Christ -  1:18 – Jesus says “I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave.”Revelation 12:7And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,the word "angel" means messenger, Sometimes, men are called angels in the Bible 1 Samuel 29:9 Galatians 4:14. And sometimes angels are called men Genesis 32:24. And in other places, God Himself is identified as an angel!  The Key Is in the Name. In the Greek New Testament, the word "angel" means "messenger," and "arch" means "chief, principle, greatest, or highest." So "archangel" simply means "highest or greatest messenger." The Hebrew name "Michael," found in the Old Testament, means "who is like God" So the title Michael the archangel can be translated as "The greatest messenger who is God….or who is like God"The chief of the angels – not just one of but the angel of the LordStories in the Bible Hagar"And the angel of the Lord found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness" (Genesis 16:7). When the "angel" disappeared, Hagar "called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me" (verse 13). AbrahamGod told Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on mount Moriah. Just as he was about to plunge the dagger into his son of promise, the angel of the Lord stopped him. "And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, 'Abraham, Abraham:' and he said, 'Here am I.' And he said, 'Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me'" (Genesis 22:11, 12).  (Genesis 22:15-18). Jacob – wrestles with the angel of the LordMosesMoses saw a burning bush that was not consumed. "And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush" (Exodus 3:2). Verse 4 identifies this angel: "God called unto him out of the midst of the bush." And in verse 6 He identifies Himself again. "I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." The angel of the Lord identifies Himself as God! ---REPEATED BY STEPHEN  (Acts 7:30-32). Children of IsraelThe Angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them" (Exodus 14:19). BalaamJudgesGideonManoahSamson's mother, the wife of Manoah, was barren. "And the angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman" (Judges 13:3). When the angel came the second time, Manoah asked him his name. The King James says that the angel told Manoah that his name was "Secret," that translates as "Wonderful." ----Isaiah's prophecy foretold that Jesus would be called, "Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). after seeing this "Wonderful messenger," Manoah declared they had seen God. And Manoah said to his wife, "We shall surely die, because we have seen God!" (Judges 13:22). No One has Seen the FatherSince no man has seen God the Father, all of these Old Testament sightings of God as the "angel of the Lord" must have been Jesus, God the Son, veiling His glory Rebuking the AccuserZechariah was given a vision of Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord. Satan is standing at his right hand to resist him. Here we see two adversaries contending over a sinful human being. Joshua's filthy garment symbolizes his sin. (Zechariah 3:3). In this narrative, the name changes quickly from "the angel of the Lord" (verse 1) to "the Lord" (verse 2), indicating again that they are the same. Then the Lord makes an interesting statement. "And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan" (Zechariah 3:2). There is only one other place in Scripture, Jude 1:9, where this sentence is found—and Michael the archangel speaks it! Worshiping the CommanderIn Revelation 12, Michael is portrayed as commander and captain - leading the heavenly hosts, or armies of angels, in the war against the Lucifer and the fallen angels Just as Israel was preparing for its first battle after crossing into the Promised Land, Joshua had an encounter with an unusual warrior. (Joshua 5:13-15).  "And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? And the captain of the Lord's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so" Angels alone – reject worship -  (see Revelation 19:10; 22:8, 9). CONCLUSION12 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.DANIEL 7:22 TELLS US – Jesus Judges in favor of the saints. 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 - Don’t you realize that someday we believers will judge the world? Don’t you realize that we will judge angels?

Do you find yourself connected to a person or a system that holds you back from what you really want? Dr. Henry Cloud, psychologist and best-selling author of over 45 books, addresses this question, sharing wisdom from the life of Lot. The Vine continues to join our sister church, Vintage Church LA, for their series on Old Testament characters whose lives were changed as God met them.

The Saga of Lot

Where else to begin our year-long journey through the Bible than in Genesis. We'll be diving into this beautiful testimony of God's ultimate design plan of love throughout January. Join us each day as we read through the One Year Bible, available through Amazon, the YouVersion Bible App, or anywhere you purchase books.

Where else to begin our year-long journey through the Bible than in Genesis. We'll be diving into this beautiful testimony of God's ultimate design plan of love throughout January. Join us each day as we read through the One Year Bible, available through Amazon, the YouVersion Bible App, or anywhere you purchase books.

Welcome to Honey In The Rock, your daily dose of inspiration and encouragement. In this episode we shall study comparisons between the day of Lot and our day through the lens of Genesis 19. We shall listen to a couple sermons preached by Reverend William Branham, titled When Their Eyes Were Opened, They Knew Him 64-0212 and Does God Ever Change His Mind About His Word? 65-0418E. I trust you shall find these to be a blessing.

While we know our own rules - we listen to and talk about every number one album of the 90s so long as it's not a compilation - we just simply could not find enough to say about Enya's 'Shepherd Moons' album and so we give it the most cursory of five minute conversations before moving onto the next on our list which is 'We Can't Dance' by Genesis. For obvious reasons, namely that we weren't 40 year old men at the time, neither of knew this album from when it was released. But, being 40-ish year old men now, can we finally appreciate Phil, Mike and Tony? We get the chance to talk about other stuff like U2, Altern-8 and Sonata Arctica this week and you get to hear Krister's lovingly prepared Enya Megamix. Lucky you.The companion Spotify playlist is available to listen to as always and check out the website, facebook page and twitter if you haven't already.

Without considering the covenantal perspective, it would appear that Abram and Lot have plenty in common. They come from the same family clan, both are successful herdsman with servants and flocks abounding. Both of them share geographical, cultural, and vocational backgrounds. But as the context of our passage today makes clear, these common traits and shared experiences are superficial. They are merely window dressing compared to matters of the heart. This is where substantial differences lie between Abram and Lot. When it came to walking by faith, seeking the Lord over worldly comforts, visiting the altar of devotion to Yahweh, and living according to His Word, Abram and Lot illustrate stark contrasts in this chapter of redemptive history. As Moses recounts the incident where Abram and his nephew part ways, his commentary provides a back to back analysis of these events and their pending consequences. Abram serves to illustrate the virtues of covenant faithfulness while Lot reminds the reader of the reach of sovereign grace. These dynamics will be more evident still in the coming chapters as God blesses Abram and rescues Lot – if only by the skin of his teeth. Praise God for His steadfast love encouraging the church and pursuing the prodigal....

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 NIV11) What does it mean that meek people will inherit the earth? And how is this connected to the kingdom of heaven? The blessing is paradoxical.  The proud, boastful and pushy seem to inherit the earth in our experience. In this series we are immersing ourselves in the beatitudes - Matthew 5:3-12.  We're trying to figure out what each beatitude means for us practically and how that affects our relationship with God, and in particular, our times of quiet with God. The reason this is on my mind is because I am preparing a teaching and preaching series for the Thames Valley churches of Christ (http://www.tvcoc.org/) , and a teaching day for the Watford Church of Christ (http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org/) based on the sermon on the mount. Join me today as I examine what it means to be meek. Overview Jesus seems to be quoting Psalm 37:11, or at least have it in the back of his mind. You might want to read the rest of the Psalm as background to the thinking of Jesus. Is the position of this beatitude between those who mourn and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness significant?  Meekness is required if, having acknowledged my sinfulness, I am going to be humble enough to really hunger after righteousness.  Now let’s look at the specifics. Meek What does the word “meek” actually mean? The Greek word is: ‘praus’, meaning, ‘gentle, humble, considerate, courteous’.  In Is 61.1 the Hebrew word translated in Septuagint as ‘poor’ is the same as that underlying the word ‘meek’ here. Thus there is a strong connection between this beatitude and the first. This being the case, the meek are also those who are humble because oppressed, those in need who have been humbled, yet will soon receive their reward. What does meekness look like? It looks like Abraham giving in to Lot (Genesis 13).   it looks like Moses (the meekest man) refusing to defend himself and in choosing to reject the comforts of Egypt – a humble self-emptying made at his own choice )Numbers 12).  David’s dealings with Saul show the same meek attitude.  Jeremiah would not give up speaking the message God had given him despite what people were saying about him.  Stephen at his martyrdom is meekness incarnate.  Paul is gracious to people and churches who have hurt him. Of course, it looks like Jesus (Heb 11:24f, Phil 2). He is the ultimate example (same Greek word) – Matt 11:28f. (translated ‘gentle’) & 2 Cor 10:1. Jesus was led as a lamb to the slaughter – not dragged. How do we look when we are meek? Someone said that, "Meekness is a controlled desire to see the other’s interests advance ahead of one’s own.”  Gal 6:1. Meek people are great listeners and learners. They do not seek revenge, but trust God for vindication.  However, this does not mean they are weak or easy-going. Meekness is not niceness, laziness, complacency, compromise, tolerance. Meekness and strength go together. One writer put it this way, “The meek man is one who may so believe in standing for the truth that he will die for it if necessary.”  Fundamentally it’s a very constructive characteristic. There are many positive scriptures about meekness: 2 Cor 10:1, Gal 5:22, Col 3:12, 1 Peter 3:15f, James 1:19-21. A meek person is at peace, because he or she realises he has all things in Christ anyway (2 Cor 6:10, 1 Cor 3:21-23) and so has no need to fight for things. One person said, “The meek are happy, deeply happy in a way to which the big-headed can never aspire.”  inherit the earth What does it mean to “inherit the earth”? Is the ‘earth’ here a reference to the new heaven and new earth in the age to come, rather than this one (Matt 19:28, 2 Pet 3:13, Rev 21:1)?.  the word biblical commentary makes this point: “In the present context of messianic fulfillment it connotes the regenerated earth (Matt 19:28; cf Rom 4:13), promised by the eschatological passages in the prophets (eg, Isa 65–66)." Hagner, Donald A. Matthew 1–13. WBC 33A. Accordance electronic edition, version 1.5. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. We know our ultimate inheritance is in the next page and guaranteed by the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14).  However, there’s no reason to suppose it could not refer to both the here and now and the next age.  so many of the kingdom promises contain an element of the present and the future (the “already, but not yet”).  We inherit this present earth in that a truly meek person is wholly satisfied in the here and now. Already content. Not frustrated waiting for contentment to arrive (2 Cor 6:10, Phil 4:11, 1 Cor 3:21).  Someone who is at peace with Jesus has the fruit of a content mind and heart.  A meek follower of Jesus is someone who lives amazed and grateful that God thinks of them as well as he does, and treats him far better than they deserve. As a result, they finds great fulfilment in this life and treat others with superlatively gentleness and respect.  Do you find the prospect of growing in meekness attractive? What intellectual, or emotional barriers interfere with developing more meekness?  RETREAT UPDATE Details for the "Wait for the LORD" retreat are up on a new page of my website. Click here (https://www.malcolmcox.org/wait-for-the-lord-retreat-march-2019/) for details. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: malcolm@malcolmcox.org (mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org) . If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org (http://www.malcolmcox.org/) . Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. God bless, Malcolm PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool" (https://dqzrr9k4bjpzk.cloudfront.net/images/9167082/379662794.jpg) , a devotional look at the Gospel of John mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, Coach.me, coaching,  coach me, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 

Cardinal Thomas Collins delivers a reflection on Lot (Genesis 19:1-28)

Abram & Lot - Genesis 13-14

Series: Genesis

Abram rescues his nephew Lot from Babylonian captivity and we will consider three attributes of Abram - God’s faithful missionary. God’s faithful Ambassador.

The Well Ministry w/ Rev.Pat - God's Plan of Salvation - Abram and Lot Genesis 13-14 In Genesis 13, Abram's nephew Lot makes the decision to go down Sodom and cast his lot (no pun intended). In Genesis 14, Lot runs into trouble and Uncle Abram comes to his rescue. Continue to study with us God's plan of salvation for his wayward children. Purpose to reach the churched and unchurched. To expose all hearers to the unadulterated word of God with boldness and truth. To Glorify God in all that we do. To reach those who may not know Jesus in the pardon of their sins. All public contact information: The Well Ministry on Facebook revpathewellministry@gmail.com revpathwellministry@twitter.com revpathwellministry@instagram.com **We Do Not Own The Rights To Any Music. Used For Entertainment Purposes only**

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Sermon by Pastor Stan McCune

The Conclusion of Lot - Genesis 19:30-38 by Sojourn Beaumont

Lessons from Lot: Genesis 19 (Hywel George)

Genesis 19 & Luke 17:20-36 - The Days of Lot

The Scriptures teach that no person has ever seen God. Yet in Genesis 18 we learn that Abraham spoke with, washed the feet of, and fed God. What does this mean? This story also provides wonderful examples for us today in the life and character of Sarah....

Legacy of Lot (Genesis 19:30-38 - 12/27/09 - Kris Richards) by WCC

June 14, 2015 - Trusting God: Abraham and Lot - Genesis 13-14 - Chris Ammen by Richard Vise and others

Anxiety shapes our modern world. We feel it in rush hour traffic … perhaps you may be facing unmanageable sale’s goals … or as a student, the drive to be the best and brightest. Many of have learned to 'thrive' on anxiety. Then we sit down at night to rest in front of a screen that is always trying to sell us bigger and better … not aimed at selling products but upgrading one’s fragile sense of personal worth. We are buying an image and it’s validated by our brain chemistry – for a very short while, the hormone, dopamine makes us actually feel better. But enough is never enough. Greed, one of the 7 deadly sins, is a disordered desire for material things. So how should a follower of Jesus relate to material things? Christ’s incarnation affirms the initial Word spoken over all of God’s creation … “Good” and when human beings were created, “Very Good.” But we fell into temptation, away from God’s plan of unbroken communion. Christ, the second Adam, comes to us in the likeness of sinful flesh, as fully human and fully divine, reuniting heaven and earth, the created order with the uncreated Creator. Therefore, Christianity affirms that matter matters! So what’s the problem? Greed’s disordered desire craves that which is manufactured by this world, exhibiting an excessive drive for wealth or possessions. Greed operates on the maxim that the ends justify the means. Therefore people are merely pathways or obstacles towards the desired goal. People, created in God’s image and likeness, become merely objects, utilities. Israel was warned of this early on. The last of the 10 commandments, 10 best ways to live, comes at the end of the list and gives perspective on all the other commandments. Greed is not an action but a state of mind out of which all the others proceed. What’s the antidote? The nature of God is not to withhold but to freely give. The nature of God is generosity, grace in action, love in action, which yields true happiness. As Jesus says, it's more blessed to give than to receive. Generous involves one's time, energy and money. List how much you call “yours”. Now offer it to Him as a steward … not an owner … and call it “His”. This is how Abraham yielded part of his land to Lot (Genesis 13). Do you struggle with yielding? Freedom comes with open hands. The grace of yielding knows that life does not consist in the abundance of things, possessions (Luke 12:13-21). There’s another place to invest – lay up treasures in heaven, says Jesus. One cannot serve both God and money (Mammon). "Give and it shall be given unto you …" the way of the Kingdom is extravagant generosity … Inventory not only your check book but your calendar … Ask God for the Grace of giving, stewardship, being able to yield with open hands. This is true freedom.

Preached at Island Community Church on Oct. 12th. Taken from Luke 17, Jesus tells us that as things were in the Days of Lot (Genesis 19), so it will be when He returns.  

We will return to our study in Genesis today (SUNDAY 9/28/14) Today's Sermon will look at Genesis 14:1-24 "The victorious rescue of Lot"

We will return to our study in Genesis today (SUNDAY 9/28/14) Today's Sermon will look at Genesis 14:1-24 "The victorious rescue of Lot"

24th August 2014. Lot was declared a righteous man by God but why? Conrad Roper looks at Lot's story

Genesis 19: God rescues Lot from destruction Part 16

Genesis 14: Abram rescues Lot from captivity and meets two Kings in the Valley of Shaveh. Part 11

Genesis 18:16-19:29 - The Days of Lot

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Abram and Lot - Genesis Commentary #26 Subtitle: Matthew McMahon Sermons Speaker: Matthew McMahon Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/15/1994 Bible: Genesis 13:1-18 Length: 44 min.