The wrong question: how did all the animals fit in the ark? 

The most crucial question of Genesis 6 is NOT about the animals. Not at all. Rather, it is this: why was an ark needed in the first place? In other words, why was God willing to flood the entire globe, only six chapters after creating it? Seems drastic. So why did God do it, and what does it tell us about the future?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) In what way did the flood typify the wrath of God being 'poured out?'

B) In what way did the ark typify Jesus Christ? Is Jesus in this text?

C) Why did Christ refer to future days as being 'like the days of Noah?'



website: www.fpcgulfport.org

The wrong question: how did all the animals fit in the ark? 
The most crucial question of Genesis 6 is NOT about the animals. Not at all. Rather, it is this: why was an ark needed in the first place? In other words, why was God willing to flood the entire globe, only six chapters after creating it? Seems drastic. So why did God do it, and what does it tell us about the future?
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) In what way did the flood typify the wrath of God being 'poured out?'
B) In what way did the ark typify Jesus Christ? Is Jesus in this text?
C) Why did Christ refer to future days as being 'like the days of Noah?'
 
website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org">www.fpcgulfport.org</a>

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Holt explains difficult theological topics in clear, accessible ways.

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Holt explains difficult theological topics in clear, accessible ways.

Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt of First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, MS.

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"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi.

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Radio FPC

Genesis: Noah And The Great Flood

Jacob must have been one rotten kid!

In spite of God's clear direction, and although his other son was a numskull, Isaac did not want Jacob to receive his blessing. If it were up to Isaac, it would be Esau who would carry the family line forward. Jacob was not an option.

However, God's decree would not be thwarted, would it? That will be the focus in today's study of Genesis 27.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Isaac prefer Esau? What were his reasons?

B) Was the 'ruse' of Jacob and his mother Rebecca actually a sin?

C) What can we learn from the brokenness of this patriarchal family?



Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

Jacob must have been one rotten kid!
In spite of God's clear direction, and although his other son was a numskull, Isaac did not want Jacob to receive his blessing. If it were up to Isaac, it would be Esau who would carry the family line forward. Jacob was not an option.
However, God's decree would not be thwarted, would it? That will be the focus in today's study of Genesis 27.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why did Isaac prefer Esau? What were his reasons?
B) Was the 'ruse' of Jacob and his mother Rebecca actually a sin?
C) What can we learn from the brokenness of this patriarchal family?
 
Website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org">www.fpcgulfport.org</a>

Genesis: The Blessing And The Betrayal

Meet Abraham. Isaac. Jacob.

These men, hailed as the 'patriarchs' of the Old Testament, helped shape the entire narrative of our faith.They were also sinners. Big, big sinners. In today's sermon, we'll see that the patriarchs needed God's grace every bit as much as we do. And God gave it to them! His providential care is seen in every part of Genesis 25.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) In what way are the patriarchs the 'Mt. Rushmore' of the OT?

B) Why them? In other words, why did God choose these three men?

C) What does this passage tell us about the doctrine of 'predestination?'



website: www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons

Meet Abraham. Isaac. Jacob.
These men, hailed as the 'patriarchs' of the Old Testament, helped shape the entire narrative of our faith.They were also sinners. Big, big sinners. In today's sermon, we'll see that the patriarchs needed God's grace every bit as much as we do. And God gave it to them! His providential care is seen in every part of Genesis 25.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) In what way are the patriarchs the 'Mt. Rushmore' of the OT?
B) Why them? In other words, why did God choose these three men?
C) What does this passage tell us about the doctrine of 'predestination?'
 
website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons">www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons</a>

Genesis: The Patriarchs And Predestination Of Israel

In Genesis 22, God told Abraham to sacrifice his son. Why?

For many, this event is one of the most confusing in all of Scripture - why would God tell Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? What was His purpose? And then, why would He tell Abraham to stay his knife? In today's study, we will study this difficult and heartrending event.

Questions That We'll Answer:

1) What was God's purpose here? Was He testing Abraham?

2) What did Abraham think would happen on Mt. Moriah?

3) How does this event foreshadow Christ's sacrifice on Calvary?



website: www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons

In Genesis 22, God told Abraham to sacrifice his son. Why?
For many, this event is one of the most confusing in all of Scripture - why would God tell Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? What was His purpose? And then, why would He tell Abraham to stay his knife? In today's study, we will study this difficult and heartrending event.
Questions That We'll Answer:
1) What was God's purpose here? Was He testing Abraham?
2) What did Abraham think would happen on Mt. Moriah?
3) How does this event foreshadow Christ's sacrifice on Calvary?
 
website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons">www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons</a>

Genesis: Noah And The Great Flood

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