To really live, keep coming to the Source
Genesis 22-23/Matthew 17-18
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OT
22:8 “God will provide a lamb, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both went on together.
:11 At that moment the angel of the LORD shouted to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Yes,” he answered. “I’m listening.”
:15-18 Then the angel of the LORD called again to Abraham from heaven, “This is what the LORD says: Because you have obeyed me and have not withheld even your beloved son, I swear by my own self that I will bless you richly. I will multiply your descendants into countless millions, like the stars of the sky and the sand on the seashore. They will conquer their enemies, and through your descendants, all the nations of the earth will be blessed–all because you have obeyed me.”
NT
17:4-5 Peter blurted out, “Lord, this is wonderful! If you want me to, I’ll make three shrines, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.”
OT Flash Points
Since you were willing to give your most valuable treasure and the future of your household, you will be blessed and multiplied
NT Flash Points
What are the primary issues of life?
Keep the main thing the main thing
The important thing doesn’t change, even when culture and tradition eclipses it
Get back to it
Perspective
Forgiveness = give without dogma
Fear God, not man
Take no thought for your life
Go out in surrender and dependence on God