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The Divine Narrative: Genesis-Exodus
Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. Created In The Image Of God
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
Scripture tells us that we were created in the Image of God. What does this mean for us today? How does it affect the way we should live our lives?
Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Date: Sunday, May 26, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The opening words of Scripture set the great and mighty stage for the narrative that is about to unfold. Like a playwright designing a set for a play, God invests magnificent amounts of creative talent, ...read more
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2. Following God's Call
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
Matthew and Abram were both called to abandon the status quo of their lives to follow God’s call. Where is God calling you? Are you willing to leave it all?
Text: Genesis 12:1-12; Matthew 9:9-13 Date: Sunday, June 9, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I’m really not a big fan of moving… It’s really not a lot of fun! I’m sure that some of you happen to be under the misguided delusion that I simply can’t wait to put all of my possessions ...read more
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3. God's Extreme Faithfulness
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
The story of Hagar and Ishmael provides a backdrop for a discussion of God’s faithfulness to His promises and to His people.
Text: Genesis 21:1-21 Date: Sunday, June 23, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell You and I live in a society in which it is common for people to look for loopholes. Lawyers look for loopholes in the legal system for the benefit of their clients. Insurance companies specialize in pages ...read more
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4. Lead On, O King Eternal
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
Where is God when you "can’t believe your ears"? When He is leading you, are you prepared to follow, no matter the cost?
Texts: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-51, 58-67; Matthew 11:25-30 Date: Sunday, July 7, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I couldn’t believe my ears. It was the fall of 2000, almost 2 years ago. Melody and I were sitting in the dining room at 471 Old Ocean House Road , with boxes piled all ...read more
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5. All For A Bowl Of Red Stew
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
Like Jacob, we are often tempted to think that we know better than God, and to trade His promises in for a simple bowl of red stew.
Texts: Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11 Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell As we approach our scripture text in Genesis 25 this morning, we find that the promise given to Abraham is once again in jeopardy. Isaac has grown and married, but Abraham has passed on ...read more
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6. Nearer, My God, To Thee
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
When we are most in need of a "Close Encounter with the Divine," is when we should look for God to build a ladder to us, that we might experience His grace and guidance.
Texts: Genesis 28:10-22 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Last week, we watched Esau trade in his birthright for a simple bowl of red stew. Overcome by hunger, he gave into his selfish, deceitful younger brother Jacob and traded the double portion of his ...read more
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7. Standing On The Promises Of God
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
When the "realities" around us seem to crumble and fall, we must rely upon the "Kingdom Realities" of God’s promises.
Texts: Genesis 29:15-30 Date: Sunday, July 28, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The floor I lived on my Freshman year in college was known for pranks. Oh, I didn’t get too involved, playing pranks on other people was never really my idea of a good time, but the guys on Second ...read more
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8. Awaiting The Dream Come True
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
What happens between The Dream dreamed and The Dream realized? Between the dream and the reality of the dream come true we patiently wait, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to d
Texts: Genesis 37:1-28 Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell If ever there was someone destined for greatness, it was Joseph. Born the eldest son of the favorite wife of Jacob, Joseph was born to a position of privilege. He was Jacob’s favorite because he had ...read more
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9. Feasting At The Table Of Grace
Contributed on Dec 7, 2006
Joseph demonstrated great grace when he invited his brothers to eat with him--the same grace Jesus offered the Canaanite woman, and the same grace He offers you.
Texts: Genesis 45:1-15 Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell When we began our study of Genesis back at the end of May, we learned who the Main Character was. In Genesis chapter 1, we watched as the Author of the play also made Himself known as the ...read more