Who/What
WHO - Abraham, Abraham’s servant, Rebekah, and Isaac
WHAT - Abraham wanted Isaac to get married, so he sent a servant to find him a wife. The servant prayed that God would give him a sign. Rebecca did what the servant prayed and married Isaac happily.
How did Abraham’s servant know that Rebekah was the one?
When the servant asked for water from Rebekah. She offered water for him and all of his servants.
Psalm 100:5 "For the Lord is good and his faithful love endures..."
For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations. Psalm 100:5
Does God keep His promises?
Yes, God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.
Isaac met Rebekah at a well.
FALSE. Abraham’s servant met Rebekah at a well.
WHO - God, Abraham and Isaac
WHAT - God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son. As Abraham was about to sacrifice him, God provided a ram.
What did God provide right before Abraham was going to sacrifice Isaac?
A ram.
Psalm 104:24 "How countless are your works, Lord! In wisdom..."
How countless are your works, Lord! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Psalm 104:24
Who is God?
God is our Creator and the King of everything.
God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac primarily as a test of Abraham’s devotion to God.
TRUE
WHO - Jesus, a donkey, and the people of Jerusalem
WHAT - Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a donkey and people praised Him, but then they turned on Him.
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. What is Lent?
Lent is a time of repentance and preparation for Easter. Oftentimes people will give up something (like chocolate or screen time) so they can focus more on devotions.
Isaiah 25:1 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be..."
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away. Revelation 21:4
Isaiah 25:1
What is our mission as Christians?
Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit
The crowds yelled ‘Hosanna!’ at Jesus when He entered Jerusalem. Hosanna means ‘Save us!’
TRUE
WHO - God, Abraham, Sarah, and Abraham’s descendants
WHAT - God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. God made a covenant (or special promise) with Abraham, and it came true.
What is a ‘covenant’?
A covenant is a binding promise with God. If God makes a covenant with you - it will happen!
Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given..."
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6
What is the hope of the church?
The church looks forward to Jesus’ return when He will make things new.
God made a covenant with Abraham. The covenant said that Abraham would be the best businessman in the land.
FALSE. The covenant said that Abraham would be a father of many nations.
WHO - Abram, Sarai, and Lot
WHAT - Abram, Sarai, and Lot went to Canaan and then back to Egypt. God called Abram to go to Canaan, and Lot moved to Jordan. God promised Abram that he would give him more descendants than he could count.
What land did Lot choose?
Jordan.
Isaiah 25:1 "Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise..."
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 25:1
Who can be saved?
Anyone who trusts in Jesus can be forgiven of their sins and be right with God.
Why did God change Abram’s name to Abraham?
To signify a new identity under His covenant. Abraham means ‘father of many’