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There are at least two levels to the story of Hagar and Ishmael's departure from Abraham, Sarah and Isaac: It is a painful parting for Abraham, especially since Ishmael is his firstborn son, but it solidifies Isaac's role as the son of promise, the one through whom the Lord promised the blessing of every family on earth. In an inspired commentary on this passage, the apostle Paul teaches that Hagar and Ishmael represent slavery to the Law as well as every other attempt to accomplish God's will through human effort, while Sarah and Isaac represent the freedom we enjoy in Christ by faith, not by works. On another level, Hagar is more than a stand-in for slavery to the Law - she is an outcast woman in a desperate situation, and God meets her there and provides for her, much as our Lord Jesus did many centuries later when He met another outcast woman near a well and offered her the water of eternal life.

This sermon explores Exodus 6, focusing on God's revelation of His name Jehovah and His seven promises of deliverance to Moses. The preacher emphasizes that salvation rests entirely on God's character and covenant faithfulness rather than human ability or merit. By analyzing the genealogy of Moses and Aaron, the text highlights that God chooses by grace alone, pointing ultimately to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of these redemptive promises. The message encourages believers to trust in God's power despite their own weaknesses and the surrounding circumstances of suffering. It concludes with an invitation to rest in the finished work of Christ, who secures the believer's eternal inheritance.

Introduction The Triune God proclaims His glory through His creation: 1. The heavens declare the glory of God. (v. 1) a. This proclamation is joyful to the justified, but dreadful to unbelievers (Rom. 1:18-21) 2. This is a never-ending and universal sermon. (vv. 2-4b) a. Likewise, the Gospel is to be preached always and universally. (Rom. 10:18) 3. The sun spreads its light and warmth everywhere in the world. (vv. 4c-6) a. Christ is the light of the world and will be the light of the New Jerusalem. (John 8:12; Rev. 21:22-23)

Theme: God Created the Heavens and the Earth for His Glory and Man's Usage. I. God Created All Things A. All Physical Things – 1-2, 6-7, 9-12 B. All Spiritual Things – 1, Ps 33:6 C. Time – Is 46:9-10 II. God Created All Things Good III. God Created with His Purpose

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

1. Creation Rest. 2. Canaan Rest. 3. Calvary Rest.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The soul of man is unique. Adam was created by God and God breathed into Him the breath of life and he became a living soul. Eve also had a living soul when God created her. Soon after creation, Adam chose to disobey God and listen to the lie of his wife. She had been deceived by the devil. Adam knew better but chose to defy God. The result was disaster for man.

This sermon explores Luke's intentional placement of Jesus' baptism alongside His genealogy to verify both His divinity and humanity. The preacher argues that Jesus, the perfect Son of God, entered human history and baptism to touch and redeem fallen creation, transforming what was cursed into something holy. By identifying with sinful humanity through His lineage and baptism, Christ restores the value of individuals and history itself. The message invites listeners to recognize their own redemption and adoption as children of God through faith in this triune God. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that Jesus' touch makes all things new, offering hope and purpose to believers within redeemed history.

Outline: How do Christians continue Jesus' light-shining ministry in the world today? 1) Metaphor of the Messiah First! 2) Examples of TWO Lights 3) Our New Identity Applied… again! New Creational Conclusion: How does the light of the Christian lead to God's glory?