Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: God foiled Isaac's plan to bless Esau instead of Jacob, and Esau found no place for repentance. As Esau plotted to take revenge upon his brother, Issac blessed Jacob and sent him away to find a bride among their kin. The contrast between believing Isaac and unbelieving Esau is one for all to take to heart so we by faith might repent and receive the blessing of righteousness from God. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 27:30-33 Genesis 27:34-38 Hebrews 12:14-17 Genesis 27:39-41 Hebrews 11:20 2 Kings 8:20 Isaiah 57:19-21 Mark 7:20-23 Genesis 27:42-46 Genesis 28:1-5 Genesis 28:6-9 Hebrews 11:6 Colossians 1:3-4

Synopsis: After Esau married two Canaanite women, as Isaac grew old and blind he decided to bless his favourite son. Rebekah and Jacob schemed together to deceive Isaac so Jacob would be blessed instead of Esau. By God's grace we can also be blessed, redeemed by Jesus from the curse now and forever. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 10:4 Genesis 26:34-35 Genesis 25:28 Genesis 27:1-4 Genesis 27:5-10 Genesis 27:11-17 Deuteronomy 27:18 Proverbs 26:2 Genesis 12:3 Genesis 27:18-25 Revelation 13:11 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 Matthew 10:16 Genesis 27:26-29 Genesis 12:3 Genesis 26:3 Jeremiah 17:5-7 Malachi 2:2 Numbers 22:12 Deuteronomy 23:5 Galatians 3:13-14 Romans 12:14 Revelation 22:3-5

After being sent away from Gerar, Isaac dug many wells--many of which his father Abraham had previously dug. Isaac was blessed of God Who appeared to him and promised to be with him, and God's blessing upon Isaac did not go unnoticed by king Abimelech who made a covenant with him. How good it is to have the Living Water of the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus who is our Peace. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 26:15-17 Genesis 26:18-21 Genesis 26:22-25 Luke 20:37-38 Jeremiah 2:11-13 Genesis 21:33-34 Genesis 26:26-29 Matthew 5:23-24 Ephesians 2:14-16 Genesis 26:30-33 John 4:10-14 John 7:37-39 1 Corinthians 11:27-28

Synopisis: Easu and Jacob were twins who looked nothing alike, and their perspective of the birthright was opposite as well. During a famine Isaac went to Gerar and dwelt there by faith in God. After Isaac was confronted over his deception God blessed Isaac according to His gracious promise. Blessed is the one who is born again by faith in Jesus and obeys Him! Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 25:29-34 Proverbs 30:20 Hebrews 12:14-16 Genesis 26:1-6 Genesis 26:7 Genesis 26:8-10 Ephesians 4:17-25 Psalm 139:23-24 Genesis 26:11-14 Proverbs 28:13 James 1:12 Psalm 34:8-10

The chapter that records the end of the life of Abraham on earth introduces his twin grandchildren, Esau and Jacob. God orchestrated and coordinated Rebekah's conception, difficult pregnancy and child-bearing according to His wisdom. Whether we find ourselves at the beginning, in the midst of a painful journey or having completed a task, let us walk in God's wisdom without partiality. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Genesis 25:1-6 Ephesians 5:15-17 Genesis 25:7-11 Ecclesiastes 3:10-13 John 9:4 Genesis 25:12-18 Genesis 25:19-23 Psalm 42:11 Genesis 25:24-28 James 3:13-17

Synopsis: God prospered Abraham's servant in his journey to find a wife of Abraham's relatives, and Rebekah was willing to go by faith in God. Her willingness to do God's will is an example disciples of Jesus ought to follow, willing and doing the will of God in loving and serving one another. Those who walk by faith in God walk righteously. Verses in order of appearance: John 5:30 Genesis 24:34-41 Genesis 24:42-49 Genesis 24:50-53 Proverbs 16:9 Genesis 24:54-61 Ruth 1:16 Esther 4:15-16 Genesis 22:15-17 Genesis 24:62-67 Philippians 4:6-8 John 13:34 Galatians 5:13 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 Psalm 118:19

Synopsis: By faith in God, Abraham sent his servant to his native land in Mesopotamia to bring back a wife for his son, Isaac. God was faithful to lead Abraham's servant to the correct city, to Abraham's family, and confirmed His appointment of Rebekah as Isaac's future wife in response to prayer. May we bless the LORD who is most blessed: the God who leads, helps and provides. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 24:1-4 Matthew 5:33-37 Genesis 24:5-9 Genesis 24:10-14 Genesis 24:15-21 Isaiah 65:24 Genesis 24:22-28 Hebrews 13:5-6 Genesis 24:29-33 Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 34:1-2

Synopsis: The night of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, He gives some final words, reminders and encouragement to a soon to be saddened group of men. They had given up everything to follow the one they thought would be with them forever. He says he is going away and help in on the way. Scriptures in order of appearance John Chapter 15 v18-19 v26-27 John 14:16-17 & John 14:26 (put on 1 slide please) John Chapter 16 v1-4 v5-11 v9 v10 v11 Ephesians 2:1-3 v12-15 v16-19 v20-22 v23-24

Synopsis: After Abraham heard of his brother having many children, he grieved the passing of his beloved wife, Sarah. He was given the opportunity to purchase the field and cave of Machpelah which was deeded to him. In doing so Abraham established Canaan as his new homeland as he looked for a heavenly country and city with foundations made by God. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 22:20-24 Matthew 19:6 Genesis 23:1-4 Isaiah 51:1-2 1 Peter 3:3-7 Genesis 23:5-9 Genesis 23:10-16 Ruth 4:5-6 Genesis 23:17-20 Hebrews 11:9-11 Hebrews 11:13-16 Philippians 3:20-21 Psalm 16:8-11

Synopsis: God tested Abraham by directing him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, and by the obedience of Abraham and his seed all the nations would be blessed. God's sparing of Isaac pointed towards the Lamb of God Jesus Christ, the Messiah God would provide by His grace. Verses in order of appearance: Matthew 6:33 Genesis 22:1-3 Genesis 22:4-6 Hebrews 11:17-19 Genesis 22:7-10 Genesis 22:11-14 Genesis 22:15-19 Galatians 3:8-9 Galatians 3:15-16 Galatians 3:29 Genesis 22:18 Philippians 2:12-13

Abimelech and Abraham made a covenant together by a well of water in a place Abraham then called Beersheba. In the course of their relationship they rebuked each other when appropriate, and this helped them to walk humbly and righteously before the everlasting God who was with Abraham and he called upon.

"God at Hand and Afar" Genesis 21:1-21. Synopsis: After Sarah gave birth to Isaac according to God's promise, a time came when Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. In His dealings with them God demonstrated He is a God at hand and afar who is our life, and Jesus made a new and living way for people to know God and have fellowship with Him now and forever. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 21:1-3 Genesis 17:19 Genesis 21:4-7 Genesis 21:8-13 John 1:17 Genesis 21:14-16 Genesis 16:10-11 Genesis 21:17-21 Jeremiah 23:23-24 Matthew 1:20-23 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

"Joy for Mourning." The passage is Genesis 9:30-20:18. Synopsis: This passage contains shameful situations due to sin that occurred when people did not trust or seek the LORD. Sin is shameful, and the LORD has provided the word for our learning so we might repent of our sin and wisely heed Him. He offers beauty for ashes and joy for mourning, and by the grace of God we are not doomed to a life of shame for past sins but eternal glory with Him. Verses in order of appearance: Proverbs 30:5 Genesis 19:30 Genesis 19:31-33 Genesis 19:34-38 Isaiah 50:6 Isaiah 61:3 Genesis 20:1-2 Genesis 20:3-7 Genesis 20:8-13 Genesis 20:14-18 Genesis 20:16 KJV Genesis 20:17-18 Proverbs 3:34-35 2 Samuel 13:19

The angels went to Sodom where they found evidence of widespread wickedness without shame or repentance. God was merciful to Lot and His family to deliver them from the complete destruction of the cities He burnt with fire. Jesus tells us to remember Lot's wife, and praise the LORD God remembers mercy even in His judgment.

Genesis 18:1-33 Synopsis: The LORD appeared to Abraham who offered hospitality for his honoured guests. After God affirmed the promise Sarah would bear a son, Abraham stood still and drew near to God to intercede on behalf of the righteous in cities fit for destruction. How blessed is the follower of Jesus Christ Who intercedes on all made righteous by faith in Him!

The Sign of the Covenant" Genesis 17:1-27 Synopsis: God spoke to Abram and changed his name to Abraham, affirming the covenant He made that Abraham would be the father of many nations. God established circumcision as the sign of the covenant, and Abraham believed without wavering his wife Sarah would bear a son. In receiving Communion we celebrate the new covenant established by faith in Jesus and His shed blood, the new and living way to approach God through His death and resurrection. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 17:1-5 Genesis 12:2-3 Genesis 17:6-8 Luke 2:10-11 Genesis 17:9-14 Romans 4:11-12 Galatians 5:6 1 Corinthians 7:19-20 Genesis 17:15-18 Genesis 17:19-21 Romans 4:18-22 Genesis 17:22-27 Hebrews 9:22 Luke 22:14-20 Revelation 19:6-8

Sarai and Abram decided they could fulfill God's plans without seeking and waiting on the LORD and stirred up trouble. God was able to redeem the situation for good by revealing Himself to Hagar as the God Who heard her affliction and sees. Because the living God is good and does not change, we can rely upon Him and rest assured in His timing. Verses in order of appearance: Job 14:19 Genesis 16:1-3 2 Chronicles 16:12 Genesis 16:4-6 Genesis 16:7-9 Genesis 22:11-12 John 1:18 Genesis 48:15-16 Isaiah 63:9 Genesis 16:10-12 Genesis 16:13-16 Acts 7:22-30 Exodus 2:23-25 John 12:27-28 1 Chronicles 16:8-11

The word of the LORD God came to Abram and He promised to be his shield and exceedingly great reward. When Abram wondered how he could know God's promise would come to pass, God cut a covenant with him dependent on God alone. The covenant God made with Abram is fulfilled in the new covenant Jesus Christ established in the Gospel, for our faith in Him is accounted for righteousness.

When Lot was taken captive, Abram was divinely enabled to pursue the enemy and recover all. His meeting with the king of Sodom and Melchizedek was a lesson in contrast which can provide insight into our hearts where our allegiances lie. Faith involves actions to honour God, and may we bless God Most High as we follow Him. Verses in order of appearance Genesis 14:1-4 Genesis 14:5-9 Ecclesiastes 4:12 Genesis 14:10-13 Genesis 14:14-16 1 Samuel 17:45-47 Genesis 14:18-20 Romans 8:16-17 Hebrews 7:1-4 Psalm 110:4 Genesis 14:21-24 Isaiah 49:1-4

The book of Hebrews is written to Jewish believers. Their background is in traditions, festivals, the rules, etc. The book provides so many ways in which Jesus is better than what most Jewish believers had relied upon prior to faith in Christ. The writer does not want them to go back to relying on their previous ways which would have a strong pull on them if they got away from Jesus. If they could potentially go backward, so could we! Hebrews can help in so many ways.