Since all 3 points still apply to the first portion of what we went over this past Sunday, we are leaving up this post.
Genesis 20
God regularly redeems epic failures.
1. The Problem (20.1-2)
Our sin, which can be so stubborn and so strong, wreaks havoc in our lives and to our witness.
Are you ever "shocked" by the fact that you still sin?
Is he still a mighty, mighty Savior when you have caused all the mess?
How does the Gospel speak to this?
How does the doctrine of "election" speak to this? (hint: Ephesians 1.3-6, 2.1-9; Romans 8.28-30)
2. The Intervention (20.3-7)
God's glory and God's plan are not that fragile.
"God is able to rescue his own reputation and preserve his plan of action. Nothing is a surprise. Nothing is a problem. Nothing is too hard for him. "
Does that let us off the hook for our actions? Does it provide hope for when we do fail?
Will God treat someone in Christ differently than he treated Abraham?
Can you trust God to still act on your behalf, use you, bless you, and love you? Why or why not?
3. The Resolution (20.8-18)
The LORD can use sin sinlessly.
How can God use sin sinlessly?
Can God ever get glory from human sin? Can God ever achieve his purposes using human sin? (hint: Genesis 50.15-21; Acts 2.23, 4.10-12, 25-31)
Can we trust God to use the hurts cause by others to work good in our lives?
Why should we forgive those who have sinned against us?
