Dedicated To The Men of God Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are

"Preach The Word"

A NEW BEGINNING

TEXT: Genesis 13:1-18; 14:1-24
TEXT: (Genesis 13:3) "And he went on his journeys from the south even to Beth el, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Beth-el and Hai."

INTRODUCTION: Abraham had been down in Egypt. Seemingly he was out of the place of blessing. He returns to Bethel, which means "the house of God." Here he calls on God and makes a new beginning in his life.
There are time that we as Christians must find an altar and there call on God and rededicate ourselves unto Him.

I. THE REQUISITES FOR A NEW BEGINNING (Genesis 13:1-4)

1. A separation from the world.

2. A return to the place of blessing.

3. A confession of sin.

1. Staying away from the altar.

2. Choosing the easy way.

3. Looking toward Sodom.

4. Associating with wicked men.

III. THE REWARD OF HUMILITY (Genesis 13:14-18)

1. A land.

2. A lineage.

3. A love.

IV. THE RESULT OF FAITHLESSNESS (Genesis 14:1-12)

1. Fear of enemy.

2. Capture by the enemy.

3. Loss of possessions.

1. Deliverance by the hand of God.

2. Blessed by the servant of God.

CONCLUSION: Life's triumphs come after life's testings. After Abraham called upon God, God blessed him and gave deliverance by His hand. Let us make a new beginning.

From Outlines Complied By  Evangelist Maze Jackson

 

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