Old School Wk3- Abraham Wk2

Pastor David Rials

October 15, 2023

Main Idea

We can look to the story of Abraham and Sarah as an example of obedience to God in the face of adversity and to see how God's promises are not always automatic. They can be delayed or stopped if we do not continue in our obedience to Him. Ultimately, God provided a substitutionary sacrifice for Abraham and His promise was fulfilled.

Scripture References

Rom 15:4, Rom 4:23-24, Gen 12:1-4, Gen 16:1, Gen 16:16, Gen 17:1, Gen 17:18-19, Gen 21:1-7, Gen 22:1-2, Gen 22:3-14, Gen 22:15-18, Heb 11:17-19

How can the story of Abraham and Sarah give us strength and hope?

What idols have become a priority in your life?

Discussion Questions:

What are the covenant names of God in the Old Testament?

What does the story of Abraham and Isaac tell us about obedience to God?

How does the story of Abraham and Isaac foreshadow Jesus as a substitutionary sacrifice?

Summary

Pastor David Rials of Life United spoke about the importance of looking to those who have gone before us in scripture to gain strength and hope. He discussed the story of Abraham and Sarah and how their story is still influential today. Abraham was the originator of the three major religions in the world today. Abraham had to wait 25 years for the promise of a son and his obedience to God was put to the test when God asked him to sacrifice the promised son. In the end, God provided a ram as a sacrifice in place of Isaac, foreshadowing Jesus as a substitutionary sacrifice for us.