Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Foolishness & Power of God

This most recent message delivered at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church was preached using the text in Genesis 30:25-43. You can listen to the message right here on this page through the embedded player, which will allow you to follow along with the notes provided on this post.



CHAPTER OUTLINE
1. Jealousy of Rachel, vv1-8
2. Joy for Leah, vv9-21
3. Joseph is Born, vv22-24
4. Jacob Works On, vv25-36
5. Jacob is Prosperous, vv37-43

I. HISTORICAL REVIEW
1. A Birthright Sold, Gen 25
2. A Blessing Stolen, Gen 27
3. A Blessed Savior, Gen 28
4. A Bridal Switch, Gen 29
5. A Bountiful Sovereign, Gen 30a

Ia. TEXTUAL OVERVIEW
1. Jacob's wants to go away
2. Laban wants them to stay
3. Jacob works for strange pay

II. LESSONS FOR CHRIST'S LOST SHEEP
1. The world (Laban) doesn't want to let you go, v27; Mk 4:19
2. God uses the foolishness of preaching, v32, 33; 1 Cor 2:14
3. God uses the foolishness of the cross, vv35-41; 1 Cor 1:18
a. Spotted Animals, vv35, 39, 40 Ex 12:5
4. Sufficiency of Christ, His Cross, His Word (rods); Rom 10:17
5. Spotted flocks, strong in faith, Christ's reward, v41; Jn 17:12

III. LESSONS FOR CHRIST'S RESCUED SHEEP
1. The flesh (Laban) doesn't want to let you go, v27; Gal 5:17
a. need of God's sufficient grace
2. Others (Laban) will be blessed thru you, v27; Gen 28:14
a. encouragement for God's overflowing grace
3. God uses the foolishness of preaching, v32; 1 Cor 1:21
a. trust upon and comfort in God's gracious wisdom
4. The Cross strengthens our faith, v41; Rom 4:19-20
a. grow in God's providential grace
5. The Cross produces good works (by #4.); Heb 11:4

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