Sermons on Comfort
Abraham’s Test of Faith
God tests Abraham by commanding him to sacrifice Isaac, the son through whom divine promises were to be fulfilled. The command appears to contradict everything previously promised, yet Abraham recognizes God’s voice and obeys without argument. He journeys for three days toward the mountain, enduring grief, confusion, and the temptation to turn back, yet remains steadfast. He tells his servants that both he and Isaac will return, expressing trust that God’s promise cannot fail even if the command seems impossible.…
Ishmael’s Exile
Genesis 21:1-34 Isaac is finally born after decades of waiting, demonstrating that God keeps promises despite human doubt and delay. Abraham faithfully obeys God by naming Isaac and circumcising him, marking commitment to the covenant. When Isaac is weaned, family conflict erupts as Sarah demands Hagar and Ishmael be sent away. Though distressed, Abraham trusts God’s instruction, believing God will still fulfill His promise to make Ishmael a nation. Hagar and Ishmael nearly die in the wilderness until God hears…
The Enduring Covenant
Genesis 17:1-27 The passage reflects on Genesis 17 as a pivotal reaffirmation of God’s covenant with Abraham after decades of waiting. Twenty-four years after the original call and thirteen years after Ishmael’s birth, God renews His promise in a way that removes all doubt that its fulfillment will be a divine act. By revealing Himself as El Shaddai, God Almighty, He emphasizes His power to accomplish what is humanly impossible, especially the birth of a son to an elderly, barren…
The God who Sees Me
A long-standing promise of descendants remains unfulfilled, and the strain leads to a plan born from impatience: Sarai urges Abram to conceive a child through Hagar. What begins as an attempt to solve a problem quickly produces tension. Hagar’s pregnancy alters the household dynamic, creating resentment and blame. Responsibility is avoided, harsh treatment follows, and Hagar flees into the desert. There, in her vulnerability, she is met unexpectedly by the divine messenger, who calls her by name, asks her to…
The Fall
Genesis 3 We begin with Adam and Eve living in the Garden of Eden with only one command: not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The serpent tempts Eve, questioning God’s word and suggesting God is withholding something good. Eve adds to the command by saying they must not even touch the tree, then sees the fruit as good, eats it, and gives it to Adam, who also eats. Their eyes are opened, and…
In The Beginning
Genesis begins with four key events (Creation, the Fall, the Flood, the Tower of Babel, chs. 1–11) and four central figures (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, chs. 12–50). Moses, writing after the Exodus, introduces the God who rescued Israel. Genesis 1 describes God creating the heavens, earth, and all life. Each stage is declared “good,” and humanity, made in God’s image, is called “very good.” Humans are given dominion and told to be fruitful and multiply. The text hints at the…
Trusting God Through Every Trial
Acts 28:1-16 Paul and his companions were shipwrecked on the island of Malta around 58 AD, but all survived. Despite cold and rain, the locals showed kindness by building a fire. As Paul helped, a viper bit him. The locals assumed he was a criminal being punished by fate, but when he remained unharmed, they changed their minds and called him a god. This shift highlights how quickly people judge based on appearances. The lesson drawn is to avoid snap…
Trusting God in Life’s Storms
Acts 27:21-44 Faith and trust in God — believing He will fulfill His promises, has things under control, and will guide our path. The core question is: How does God use challenges to prepare us for life’s storms? Paul’s journey in Acts 27, from Crete to the shipwreck at Malta, shows that despite dangerous storms and loss of cargo, Paul’s faith and God’s promise assured all 276 aboard would survive. Paul relied on God’s word over visible circumstances, prayed for…
Sailing against the Wind
Acts 27:1-20 Paul, after being in Caesarea for two years, appeals to Caesar to avoid danger in Jerusalem. Festus arranges for his journey to Rome. Purpose of the journey: to witness to Gentiles, Caesar, and the Roman Empire, establishing the Christian Church in Rome. In Acts 25–26, Paul defends himself before Festus and King Agrippa, almost persuading Agrippa. Luke, Aristarchus, and other companions travel with Paul, providing support through hardships. Timothy is notably absent, possibly on another mission. Paul travels…
Paul’s First Trial
Acts 23:1-35 Background Recap: Paul completes his 3rd missionary journey, heading to Jerusalem despite warnings of danger. At the Temple, he testifies until he mentions “Gentiles,” which incites the crowd. Roman commander Claudius intervenes, rescues Paul, and prevents his scourging after learning of his Roman citizenship. Sanhedrin Trial (Acts 23:1-5): Paul begins by declaring he has lived in good conscience, referring to life after his conversion. His bold statement prompts Ananias, the high priest, to order him struck. Paul rebukes…
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