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>

"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: The Patriarchs And Predestination Of Israel

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

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: A Father's Sacrifice Of A Son

Sodom and Gomorrah are the poster children for God's wrath.

In Genesis 19, we come across a cautionary tale to a world hellbent on offending a holy God. Specifically, Genesis 19 describes the destruction of these two cities. The destruction was horrific. It was severe. And yet, in Matthew 10, Jesus says that an even worse judgment will befall those places that reject the Gospel.

Questions That We'll Answer:

1) What was the sin (or sins) of Sodom and Gomorrah?

2) Why was God willing to relent if 10 righteous people were found there?

3) What did Jesus mean in Matthew 10 (when He referred to Sodom)?



Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

Sodom and Gomorrah are the poster children for God's wrath.
In Genesis 19, we come across a cautionary tale to a world hellbent on offending a holy God. Specifically, Genesis 19 describes the destruction of these two cities. The destruction was horrific. It was severe. And yet, in Matthew 10, Jesus says that an even worse judgment will befall those places that reject the Gospel.
Questions That We'll Answer:
1) What was the sin (or sins) of Sodom and Gomorrah?
2) Why was God willing to relent if 10 righteous people were found there?
3) What did Jesus mean in Matthew 10 (when He referred to Sodom)?
 
Website: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org">www.fpcgulfport.org</a>

Genesis: The Patriarchs And Predestination Of Israel

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