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Abraham and the King of Salem

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Abraham Meets Melchizedek

Melchizedek, the King of Salem, was worshiped by Abraham. Several interesting things are recorded in Genesis 14. Overall, Abraham encounters 10 kings in this chapter. Nine of those kings were at war with each other. Abraham’s meeting with the tenth King is instructional on many levels.

In this chapter we learn another of God’s names. We also see how God prepared and protected His servant for his eventual meeting with the king of Sodom.

There is an entire series of resources on the life of Abraham. And I think the study of his life is of tremendous value to us. Why? He is known for his faith. But that faith had to grow. In other words, his steps of  faith were faltering and shaky. He got better and great faith eventually characterized his life. And isn’t that how we are? Don’t we often take one step forward and two back? Studying Abraham’s journey should encourage all of us and I hope you find that to be true.

Please continue to pray for the ongoing website makeover. As for this post, see it as a test. I have refrained from posting live sermons on the site as it is. The new site will have a spot for resources like this. So, take a listen and then do something very helpful. If you find this sermon on Abraham to be helpful/inspiring/instructional or whatever, please drop me an email or post a comment below. I am always happy to hear from readers. And in this case, your feedback will provide more than encouragement.

Soli Deo Gloria! 

Take it to the Lord in Prayer

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Journey Group Devotional

Journey Group Devotional – 8/17/2015

Often we find ourselves praying only after we have exhausted all other resources. 

In John 4:43-54, Scripture tells us of a nobleman’s son who was at the point of death. Evidently the nobleman asked Jesus more than once to come and heal his son (verses 47 and 49). He was desperate for help. So he took his problem to the One who was most able to help – Jesus. 

How many times do we need help, but go to the wrong sources to find it? 

How many couples find themselves in a financial crisis, and go to a credit card thinking it will get them out of the crisis (i.e., more debt)?  

How often do people have relationship issues, and end up making the problem worse by talking about it (i.e., gossip)? 

How many people turn to alcohol or drugs as a solution to emotional or physical needs, only to find that often makes the problems worse? The problems could be:

  • Physical
  • Emotional
  • Spiritual
  • Psychological
  • Pick-a-problem, any problem!

There is a world of hurts and needs. Our natural tendency is to try to fix it ourselves. 

Let’s learn from this story of the nobleman’s son. We can take our problems directly to Jesus. There is no guarantee that He will answer exactly as we ask. However, He will answer our prayers in accordance to what is best for us and what will bring Him ultimate glory. After all, He is God the Son Who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or imagine.

In the case of the nobleman’s son, Jesus simply spoke the word and the nobleman’s son was healed. The nobleman believed the word that Jesus spoke, and went on his way.

What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry, Everything to God in prayer.

These are great things for every Journey Group member to know. It’s even better if we always Take it to the Lord in Prayer!

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Abraham Separates From Lot – Genesis 13

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Sermon by Rev. Jeff Mann @ Willow Street Baptist Church, Scottsboro, AL – 3/1/15

Abraham went to Egypt and learned valuable lessons about himself and his faith. Humbled by his own mistakes, he returned to Canaan and to the altar he made between Bethel and Ai. Again, he is seen as a man of worship.

Abraham takes the leadership role of resolving conflict in his family. He gives the choice to Lot and they separate.

Abraham – The Journey to Egypt

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Abraham Goes to Egypt

Genesis 12 – Jeremy Wilson Preaching @ Willow Street Baptist Church – February 22, 2015

Abraham looked arrived in Canaan. He built an altar of worship. It was between Bethel and Hai (Ai). Bethel means House of God. Hai (Ai) means pile of rubble. We’ve all been there. And like Abraham we don’t always make the right choice. This message is an encouraging reminder of God’s great grace!

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