Introduction
Acts 7:1-8 – Stephen summarizes the formation of the nation of Israel.The nation God created and cared for
Genesis 12:1-3; 15:3; 17:3-8Exodus 13:3 (Deuteronomy 5:6)Exodus 19:3-6God loves to bless His people!Luke 18:28-30 – Even if we must leave the physical, we will gain the spiritual.Ephesians 1:1-6Ephesians 3:19-21The nation who made Him grieve
Hosea 2:2, 7Hosea 11:1-9 – Israel just kept turning away from God.Nehemiah 9:26God’s heart breaks when we sin.Ephesians 4:30We must learn not to turn our backs to God!Hebrews 10:28-29The nation who gave the world our savior
Matthew 1:1, 20-21God allows anyone to become a child of Abraham!Romans 2:28-29Romans 9:3-8Galatians 3:6-9, 28-29