Calvary Chapel Sydney

The chapter that records the end of the life of Abraham on earth introduces his twin grandchildren, Esau and Jacob. God orchestrated and coordinated Rebekah's conception, difficult pregnancy and child-bearing according to His wisdom. Whether we find ourselves at the beginning, in the midst of a painful journey or having completed a task, let us walk in God's wisdom without partiality. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Genesis 25:1-6 Ephesians 5:15-17 Genesis 25:7-11 Ecclesiastes 3:10-13 John 9:4 Genesis 25:12-18 Genesis 25:19-23 Psalm 42:11 Genesis 25:24-28 James 3:13-17

Synopsis: God prospered Abraham's servant in his journey to find a wife of Abraham's relatives, and Rebekah was willing to go by faith in God. Her willingness to do God's will is an example disciples of Jesus ought to follow, willing and doing the will of God in loving and serving one another. Those who walk by faith in God walk righteously. Verses in order of appearance: John 5:30 Genesis 24:34-41 Genesis 24:42-49 Genesis 24:50-53 Proverbs 16:9 Genesis 24:54-61 Ruth 1:16 Esther 4:15-16 Genesis 22:15-17 Genesis 24:62-67 Philippians 4:6-8 John 13:34 Galatians 5:13 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 Psalm 118:19

Synopsis: By faith in God, Abraham sent his servant to his native land in Mesopotamia to bring back a wife for his son, Isaac. God was faithful to lead Abraham's servant to the correct city, to Abraham's family, and confirmed His appointment of Rebekah as Isaac's future wife in response to prayer. May we bless the LORD who is most blessed: the God who leads, helps and provides. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 24:1-4 Matthew 5:33-37 Genesis 24:5-9 Genesis 24:10-14 Genesis 24:15-21 Isaiah 65:24 Genesis 24:22-28 Hebrews 13:5-6 Genesis 24:29-33 Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 34:1-2

Synopsis: The night of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, He gives some final words, reminders and encouragement to a soon to be saddened group of men. They had given up everything to follow the one they thought would be with them forever. He says he is going away and help in on the way. Scriptures in order of appearance John Chapter 15 v18-19 v26-27 John 14:16-17 & John 14:26 (put on 1 slide please) John Chapter 16 v1-4 v5-11 v9 v10 v11 Ephesians 2:1-3 v12-15 v16-19 v20-22 v23-24

Synopsis: After Abraham heard of his brother having many children, he grieved the passing of his beloved wife, Sarah. He was given the opportunity to purchase the field and cave of Machpelah which was deeded to him. In doing so Abraham established Canaan as his new homeland as he looked for a heavenly country and city with foundations made by God. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 22:20-24 Matthew 19:6 Genesis 23:1-4 Isaiah 51:1-2 1 Peter 3:3-7 Genesis 23:5-9 Genesis 23:10-16 Ruth 4:5-6 Genesis 23:17-20 Hebrews 11:9-11 Hebrews 11:13-16 Philippians 3:20-21 Psalm 16:8-11

Synopsis: God tested Abraham by directing him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, and by the obedience of Abraham and his seed all the nations would be blessed. God's sparing of Isaac pointed towards the Lamb of God Jesus Christ, the Messiah God would provide by His grace. Verses in order of appearance: Matthew 6:33 Genesis 22:1-3 Genesis 22:4-6 Hebrews 11:17-19 Genesis 22:7-10 Genesis 22:11-14 Genesis 22:15-19 Galatians 3:8-9 Galatians 3:15-16 Galatians 3:29 Genesis 22:18 Philippians 2:12-13

Abimelech and Abraham made a covenant together by a well of water in a place Abraham then called Beersheba. In the course of their relationship they rebuked each other when appropriate, and this helped them to walk humbly and righteously before the everlasting God who was with Abraham and he called upon.

"God at Hand and Afar" Genesis 21:1-21. Synopsis: After Sarah gave birth to Isaac according to God's promise, a time came when Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. In His dealings with them God demonstrated He is a God at hand and afar who is our life, and Jesus made a new and living way for people to know God and have fellowship with Him now and forever. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 21:1-3 Genesis 17:19 Genesis 21:4-7 Genesis 21:8-13 John 1:17 Genesis 21:14-16 Genesis 16:10-11 Genesis 21:17-21 Jeremiah 23:23-24 Matthew 1:20-23 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

"Joy for Mourning." The passage is Genesis 9:30-20:18. Synopsis: This passage contains shameful situations due to sin that occurred when people did not trust or seek the LORD. Sin is shameful, and the LORD has provided the word for our learning so we might repent of our sin and wisely heed Him. He offers beauty for ashes and joy for mourning, and by the grace of God we are not doomed to a life of shame for past sins but eternal glory with Him. Verses in order of appearance: Proverbs 30:5 Genesis 19:30 Genesis 19:31-33 Genesis 19:34-38 Isaiah 50:6 Isaiah 61:3 Genesis 20:1-2 Genesis 20:3-7 Genesis 20:8-13 Genesis 20:14-18 Genesis 20:16 KJV Genesis 20:17-18 Proverbs 3:34-35 2 Samuel 13:19

The angels went to Sodom where they found evidence of widespread wickedness without shame or repentance. God was merciful to Lot and His family to deliver them from the complete destruction of the cities He burnt with fire. Jesus tells us to remember Lot's wife, and praise the LORD God remembers mercy even in His judgment.

Genesis 18:1-33 Synopsis: The LORD appeared to Abraham who offered hospitality for his honoured guests. After God affirmed the promise Sarah would bear a son, Abraham stood still and drew near to God to intercede on behalf of the righteous in cities fit for destruction. How blessed is the follower of Jesus Christ Who intercedes on all made righteous by faith in Him!

The Sign of the Covenant" Genesis 17:1-27 Synopsis: God spoke to Abram and changed his name to Abraham, affirming the covenant He made that Abraham would be the father of many nations. God established circumcision as the sign of the covenant, and Abraham believed without wavering his wife Sarah would bear a son. In receiving Communion we celebrate the new covenant established by faith in Jesus and His shed blood, the new and living way to approach God through His death and resurrection. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 17:1-5 Genesis 12:2-3 Genesis 17:6-8 Luke 2:10-11 Genesis 17:9-14 Romans 4:11-12 Galatians 5:6 1 Corinthians 7:19-20 Genesis 17:15-18 Genesis 17:19-21 Romans 4:18-22 Genesis 17:22-27 Hebrews 9:22 Luke 22:14-20 Revelation 19:6-8

Sarai and Abram decided they could fulfill God's plans without seeking and waiting on the LORD and stirred up trouble. God was able to redeem the situation for good by revealing Himself to Hagar as the God Who heard her affliction and sees. Because the living God is good and does not change, we can rely upon Him and rest assured in His timing. Verses in order of appearance: Job 14:19 Genesis 16:1-3 2 Chronicles 16:12 Genesis 16:4-6 Genesis 16:7-9 Genesis 22:11-12 John 1:18 Genesis 48:15-16 Isaiah 63:9 Genesis 16:10-12 Genesis 16:13-16 Acts 7:22-30 Exodus 2:23-25 John 12:27-28 1 Chronicles 16:8-11

The word of the LORD God came to Abram and He promised to be his shield and exceedingly great reward. When Abram wondered how he could know God's promise would come to pass, God cut a covenant with him dependent on God alone. The covenant God made with Abram is fulfilled in the new covenant Jesus Christ established in the Gospel, for our faith in Him is accounted for righteousness.

When Lot was taken captive, Abram was divinely enabled to pursue the enemy and recover all. His meeting with the king of Sodom and Melchizedek was a lesson in contrast which can provide insight into our hearts where our allegiances lie. Faith involves actions to honour God, and may we bless God Most High as we follow Him. Verses in order of appearance Genesis 14:1-4 Genesis 14:5-9 Ecclesiastes 4:12 Genesis 14:10-13 Genesis 14:14-16 1 Samuel 17:45-47 Genesis 14:18-20 Romans 8:16-17 Hebrews 7:1-4 Psalm 110:4 Genesis 14:21-24 Isaiah 49:1-4

The book of Hebrews is written to Jewish believers. Their background is in traditions, festivals, the rules, etc. The book provides so many ways in which Jesus is better than what most Jewish believers had relied upon prior to faith in Christ. The writer does not want them to go back to relying on their previous ways which would have a strong pull on them if they got away from Jesus. If they could potentially go backward, so could we! Hebrews can help in so many ways.

Synopsis: Abram returned to the land God promised to give him and experienced strife with his nephew Lot. While Lot lifted his eye and took what was offered for himself, Abram looked to the LORD who provided life with eternal promises, infinitely better than this world can offer. For believers Jesus is our life, and He alone is good. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 13:1-4 Psalm 62:10 Revelation 2:5 Luke 14:24 Genesis 13:5-7 Genesis 13:8-9 Philippians 2:4 Romans 12:17-18 John 13:35 Acts 18:26 Genesis 13:10-13 Psalm 106:9-15 Genesis 13:14-17 Luke 12:15 Colossians 3:1-4 Genesis 13:18 Romans 12:1

Synopsis: Abram exercised faith in God who spoke to him and obeyed His command to leave his country, people and family. God promised to bless Abram and make him a blessing, and God was faithful to His promise even though Abram was not without faults. Rather than putting Abram on a pedestal, let us seek, praise and trust God who offers us a living hope by grace. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 12:1-3 Numbers 6:24-26 Galatians 3:8-9 Genesis 12:4-6 Proverbs 10:12 Genesis 12:7-9 Genesis 12:10-16 Genesis 12:17-20 Hebrews 11:8-10 1 Peter 1:3-5

When people all spoke one language they united to build a tower to reach to heaven, but God came down and confounded the languages of the people and their scattered. This is one of the many milestone events recorded in scripture that lead us to Jesus Christ as LORD Who has spoken through His word, and He is worthy of all our adoration and praise. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 11:1-4 Genesis 11:5-7 Genesis 11:8-9 (power point slide of Chiastic structure yet to be sent) Revelation 14:6-7 Zephaniah 3:8-9 1 Corinthians 13:1-2 Matthew 12:35-37 Genesis 11:10-25 Genesis 11:26-30 Hebrews 11:11-12 Isaiah 56:3-7 Genesis 11:31-32 (slide of Abram's travels attached) Acts 7:2-3 Joshua 24:2 Acts 2:7-11

Synopsis: God directed Noah to enter the ark he had made, the animals came to him and God shut him in. Noah, his family and all kinds of animals were preserved as God judged the earth with a global flood. A day came when the door to salvation was shut, yet presently it is wide open by faith in Jesus Christ. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 7:1-5 Psalm 119:105 Genesis 7:6-10 Isaiah 1:3 Psalm 10:4 Genesis 7:11-16 John 10:7-9 Luke 13:22-27 Genesis 7:17-20 NIV Genesis 7:19-20 Genesis 7:21-24 Luke 17:27 Ezekiel 33:11 Genesis 8:1-5 Genesis 30:22 Genesis 8:6-12 John 14:22-23 Revelation 3:20-22