SERMONS

Sunday, October 6
The Story: God Builds a Nation
Pastor Rob Wilson

Last week we began our journey through the Story, a 31 week bible reading program that aims to share the "upper story" of God's relationship with His creation from Genesis to Revelation.  Last week we saw the brutal effects of the Fall which still plague humanity today:  separation from God through our poor use of our free will which often takes the form of "shame" and "blame".  So as God begins His long marathon of seeking us in this cosmic 'hide and seek' game that we play, He begins by establishing a special relationship (called a covenant) with one person who will birth a great nation.  And this one person is Abraham.  This week's message will look at the simple question:  "Why Abraham".  God could have chosen anyone God wanted to but he chose Abraham.  We should be keenly interested in this question for it shows us what God honors, looks for in us as he seeks a relationship with us, and still seeks to develop in our relationship with him.  As you read chapter 2 of the Story, see if you can figure out the one quality Abraham possessed that God so honored.  The following questions may be helpful in your spiritual journaling, family discussions, or a small group:

1.  What trait did Abraham possess that God chose him to establish a covenant relationship?

2.  What is "faith" as exhibited by Abraham?

3.  If faith is built on trusting and obeying, ask yourself the question of what or whom do you place ultimate trust in?

Youtube Focus Statement:  In Chapter 2 of the Story, Pastor Rob Wilson teaches on why God chose Abraham to be the person he established a covenant relationship with:  Faith and Obedience.  



Blessings,
Pastor Rob
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