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Isaac: Faith In The 2nd And 3rd Generations
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. Choices...choices...choices Lesson 1
Contributed on May 19, 2026
Our knowledge about our children’s nature won’t necessarily help us change them.
A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more
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2. Sin Seeds Of The Father Grow In The Son Lesson 2
Contributed on May 19, 2026
Why sons repeat the weaknesses of their father.
A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:1-16 Why Sons Repeat the Weaknesses of Their Father 1. Think they got away with it. 2. Think it made them great. 3. Subconscious; sons don’t realize it. 4. Think it makes them happy. 5. Their sinful nature drives them. 6. Think they can’t help it. “A severe famine ...read more
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3. Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition Lesson 3
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
What to do when you lose.
A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the desert? “Abimelech said . . . ...read more
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4. Dealing With Family Squabbles Lesson 4
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
A family will fight that never talks together
A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems (25:26). c. Did ...read more