The Patriarchs “Faith and God's Covenant” Genesis 17 February 15, 2009
Faith is developed in real life situations. It won't get any closer than this covenant relationship between God and Abraham.
A Sure Covenant
The Wonder (v. 1)El Shaddai The Walk (v. 1) The Worship (v. 3) The Worth (vs. 4-9)“Abraham”
The Sign of the Covenant—Circumcision (Vs. 10-27)
It showed the covenant faithfulness of God. It was a great teaching tool. It sealed a unilateral covenant. It was a sign of wholehearted commitment to God.
Application: •Don't get hung up on the sign and miss the relationship.
•Deuteronomy 10:16—“Circumcise your heart and stiffen your neck no more.”
•Deuteronomy 30:6— “Therefore the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, in order that you may live.”
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Rick Baldwin began his ministry at Wildwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He has a passionate love for God and people, and is a powerful communicator of the Word of God. Pastor Rick received his Bachelor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in 1981. He accepted his...
