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Three Generations

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Bible examples of generational decline
  • Abraham, Isaac, Esau
    • Genesis 12:7; 13:4, 18; 22:9 – Abraham’s faith
    • Genesis 26:25; 25:28 – Though still faithful, Isaac was more focused on worldly things than his father.
    • Genesis 25:29-34 – Esau had no regard for his birthright.
    • David, Solomon, Rehoboam
      • Acts 13:22
      • I Kings 1:5-6; 11:1-6 – David didn’t rebuke his sons in the way he should have.
      • I Kings 14:22-24
      • Israel
        • Judges 2:7-12
          • How does this happen?
          • Time is viewed differently
            • Isaiah 6:8; John 8:33, 39-40
            • Authority is viewed differently
              • Genesis 12:4 – “So Abram went forth as the Lord had spoken to him.”
              • Matthew 15:8-9; II Timothy 3:5-7; Romans 10:1-3
              • A different focus in life
                • Hebrews 11:8-10; Deuteronomy 6:10-12; 32:15
                  • How do we stop the decline?
                  • For the third generation …
                    • Study and teach – Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:7
                      • In everything you do, be teaching!
                      • For the second generation …
                        • Try to remember your place – Revelation 3:14-19
                        • For the first generation …
                          • Hold onto your faith – I Peter 5:5-9
                            • Conclusion
                            • Luke 16:27-31
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