04.01.19 Restoration (The Gospel According to Jacob – Part 7)

Restoration (The Gospel According to Jacob – Part 7) April 7, 2019 Today’s Passage: Genesis 33 Setting the Stage: What is God’s role in restoration? He is able to bring supernatural healing, even when our faith is weak. What is our role in restoration? Do: Desire relationship Own your sin Release power Don’t: Bring up … Read more

03.24.19 The Disease of More (The Gospel According to Jacob – Part 4)

The Disease of More (The Gospel According to Jacob – Part 4) March 24, 2019 Today’s Passage: Genesis 29.31-30.24 What causes comparison? A desire for love and fulfillment Why is comparison dangerous? Comparison: steals joy causes psychological victories (a break with reality) creates shame makes things worse How do we get the joy back? Know … Read more

02.17.19 DANGEROUS PETS (The Gospel According to Abraham- Part 7)

DANGEROUS PETS (The Gospel According to Abraham- Part 7) February 17, 2019 The Passage: Genesis 20 (Genesis 12:10-20) Abraham’s Pet Sin: Lying Lying is more than just not telling the truth; It can be telling truth with the intent to deceive The Necessity of the Gospel: We are more sinful than we ever dared imagine … Read more

02.10.19 AN UNCOMPROMISED LIFE (The Gospel According to Abraham- Part 6)

AN UNCOMPROMISED LIFE (The Gospel According to Abraham- Part 6) February 10, 2019 An R-Rated Passage: Genesis 19 LIVING WITH ONE FOOT IN THE WORLD AND ONE FOOT IN THE KINGDOM CHARACTERISTICS OF “ONE FOOT IN THE WORLD” LIVING: MAKING DECISIONS THE SAME WAY THE WORLD DOES Slouching Towards Sodom: Lot moved near Sodom- Genesis … Read more

02.03.19 MINDING THE GAP (The Gospel According to Abraham – Part 5)

MINDING THE GAP (The Gospel According to Abraham – Part 5) February 3, 2019 CASE STUDY: ABRAHAM’S INTERCESSION FOR SODOM Genesis 18:16-33 TAKE-AWAYS ABOUT GOD: GOD TAKES NO PLEASURE IN THE DEATH OF THE WICKED GOD IS BOTH JUST AND MERCIFUL TAKE-AWAYS ABOUT US: WE’RE CALLED TO STAND IN THE GAP FOR OTHERS … By … Read more