Finding the Favor of a Faithful God (Genesis 26)

Sermon Notes:

Main idea: As we follow God, the fears we face are opportunities to see his faithfulness, find his favor, and obey his voice.

  1. Fear #1: Death by Famine (26:1-6)

    a. God’s faithfulness (2)

    b. God’s favor (3-5)

    c. Isaac’s obedience (6)

  2. Fear #2: Death by Philistines (26:6-11)

    a. Isaac’s disobedience (7)

    b. God’s faithfulness and favor (8-11)

    i. Through Abimelech’s patience (8-10)

    ii. Through Abimelech’s protection (11)

  3. Fear #3: Discord with the Philistines (26:12-33)

    a. Envy in Gerar (12-16)

    i. Isaac’s success (12-14)

    ii. Philistines’ sabotage (15)

    iii. Abimelech’s request (16)

    b. Strife in the Valley of Gerar (17-22)

    i. Esek, Sitnah, and Rehoboth (20-22)

    c. But Peace in Beersheba (23-35)

    i. God’s favor (24)

    ii. Isaac’s obedience (25)

    iii. Abimelech’s treaty (26-31)

    iv. Water found again (32-33)

  4. Fear #4: Discord with the family (26:34-35)

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