April 30, 2023 | Zach Schlegel
Passage: Genesis 26:1-33
Genesis 26:1-33
Learning to Trust…Again
Introduction
The world values good performance. It is where they place their hope. In a performance based value system, sometimes things go well. The opportunity to perform could mean more money, a promotion, status, awards, “likes.” But when you don’t perform well everything falls apart.
Have you allowed this performance based value system to creep into our heart and mind? You have been saved by grace, but then you feel as though you must “measure up.” This becomes a heavy load to carry around. It can cause you to become prideful in our ability and/or discouraged when you don’t think we measure up.
This chapter in Genesis focuses on Isaac. He shows up as a hero of the faith in Hebrews 11, so you may assume that if he shows up there that he had an award-winning performance in life. This chapter in Genesis does not tell that story. It shows a very weak, fragile faith.
If you are trusting God this morning but you feel like a lousy Christian, Genesis 26 has good news for you. God’s blessing is based on His faithfulness not your performance.
Sermon Outline
Scene One: Blessing and Fear vs. 1-11
Scene Two: Blessing and Conflict vs. 12-25
Scene Three: Blessing and Peace vs. 26-33
Series Information
