Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Genesis 12.1-3; Matthew 16.24-26
God's intention is to bless the world.
God's means of blessing the world.
Your part in God's blessing of the world.
What is God doing in the world today?
Why are we (St. Andrew's) involved in our community (and the world)?
Why do you think God called Abraham to leave his home and his people?
Why, and in what ways, does following Jesus require a leaving/a separation/a sacrifice?
What do you make of the assertion that for the most part, Christians in America hold beliefs and live their lives with no or little observable differences than non-Christians? Is that a problem? Why? Why not? What obstacles can this cause in evangelism?
In what ways does Abraham prefigure Jesus?
What pattern did (does) Abraham set for us?
What encouragement did you find today? What challenges?
How can you be a blessing to someone else today?Ruth Haley Barton, Restoring the Soul of Your Leadership
Kent Hughes, Beginning and Blessing
Andrew Steinmann, Genesis (Tyndale Old Testament Series)
Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Steve Wood ([email protected]).