Grace in the Midst of Failure
Speaker: Stephen Conley Series: Genesis Topic: Sovereignty Scripture: Genesis 20:1–18
Text: Genesis 20:1-18
Abraham’s Besetting Sin (Gen. 20:1-2)
- At the crossroads of faith and unbelief, Abram responds in unbelief, just as he did before in Genesis 12:10-20.
God’s Sovereign Intervention (Gen. 20:3-7)
- Abraham’s sin seemingly put God’s covenant in jeopardy.
- God shows Himself to be sovereign over all things as He restrains Abimelech and protects Sarah.
Abimelech’s Strong Confrontation (Gen. 20:8-13)
- Abimelech confronts Abraham’s lying and deceptive behavior.
- Abraham is caught in his sin, proving that he had misjudged Abimelech and did not trust in the Lord.
God’s Gracious Providence (Gen. 20:14-18)
- God displays His grace and providence by bringing healing to Abimelech and blessing to Abraham.
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The Road to a Renewed Faith in God
Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: Genesis 35:1–29 Series: Genesis
May 3
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Sinful Responses to Shameless Injustice
Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: Genesis 34:1–31, Psalm 94:1–23, Revelation 19:1–3, Romans 12:17– 13:4 Series: Genesis
Apr 26
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The Long Road to Reconciliation
Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: Genesis 33:1–20, Ephesians 2:12–19 Series: Genesis