Preparation for Sunday
Read Genesis 18:1-15
Today Pastor Lyle will continue a series of summer messages entitled, “Abraham: On a Journey with God.” The passage we’ll explore describes a scene where three visitors come to Abraham with the news that Sarah would bear a child within the year. As a ninety-year old woman, Sarah’s response was laughter at the seemingly utter impossibility of it all. Yet, these visitors were indeed bringing a promise from God that was fulfilled despite the odds.
Apply
- Try to place yourself in Sarah’s position as this story unfolds. How do you think she felt as the events of verses 9-15 unfolded? How would she have then felt when she found out she was pregnant? (Gen. 21:1,2)
- Are there any situations in your life where you are currently struggling to trust God? How does this story speak to you in the midst of this struggle?
- After listening to this morning’s message, how do you believe God is asking you to respond?
- Ask God to work in the hearts of all who will be attending our services today.
Pray
- Pray for all who will be involved in our services today.
- Pray that God would effectively be at work in our church and in all His churches throughout our city today.
- Pray for our Children’s Ministry Director, Jerilyn Bayer.