Generations in Genesis
Family Day 2022
Rev. Kelly J. Tam

Sermon Notes

“This is my family. I found it all on my own. It’s little and broken but still good. Yeah…”
—Stitch, Lilo and Stitch

But Rebekah overheard what Isaac had said to HIS son Esau. So when Esau left to hunt for wild game, she said to HER son Jacob…”
—Genesis 27:5-6

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How does this look like in our modern day families?

1. Cultural “norms”
2. Birth Order
3. Gender Roles

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What’s the impact on our families?

1. Comparison and Resentment
2. Broken relationships for future generations
3. A House Divided
4. Repeat for the next Generation

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What can Parents do to break the cycle?

1. Slide 16: Family is Messy (Ephesians 5:21-6:4)
2. Lean on God’s wisdom and humility (Proverbs 3:6-7)
3. Work on yourselves (Matthew 7:24-27)
4. There is no limit to God’s Grace (Romans5:20-21)