Genesis

Restoration (Genesis 45-47)

June 19, 2022Passage:  Genesis 45-47Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  We worship the wonderful God who restores life & revives hearts. I. God’s revelation is for our restoration (Ch. 45)            A. God reveals his sovereign hand so I will see His grace in my life.            B. God is restoring the blessing lost because of sin.  (9-20)            C.…

The Highway To Heart-Change (Genesis 43:15 – 44:34)

June 12, 2022Passage:  Genesis 43:15 – 44:34Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God provides the Way to hope, heart-change and reconciliation. I. God gives grace to free the guilty from their sin.  (15-34)            A. The guilty bring the son in order to live.  (cf. Revelation 3:20)            B. The guilty doubt the good intent of their host.            C.…

The Road to Forgiveness (Genesis 42:1 – 43:14)

June 5, 2022Passage:  Genesis 42:1 – 43:14Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Surrender to God’s leading toward forgiveness, healing and hope. I. God uses famine to put a family on the road to forgiveness. (1-17)            A. Joseph’s past pain is addressed in God’s way, in God’s time.            B. My instinct is to force my way, God calls…

Worth the Wait (Genesis 41:1-57)

May 29, 2022Passage:  Genesis 41:1-57Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Persistent faith in the goodness of God results in a life of hope. I. God actively communicates His message of Grace.  (v.1-24)            A. God uses times of waiting to deepen faith and develop character.            B. God disturbs sinners so we will wake up to our need for…

God’s Doing (Genesis 39-40)

April 10, 2022Passage:  Genesis 39-40Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God is always accomplishing His plan for His people to bless and be blessed. I. God uses His people to bring His blessing into the world (v.1-6)            A. God sent Joseph into captivity to save Israel.  (cf. Ps. 105:17-18)            B. I am blessed as I bring Jesus…

It’s About Jesus (Genesis 38:1-30)

April 3, 2022Passage:  Genesis 38:1-30Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  The Bible is all about Jesus who came to make me all about Him. I. God interrupts my story so I won’t miss His main point. (v.1-11)            A. Partner with those who hope in Jesus.            B. Cultivate a love for doing what is right.            C. Identify obstacles…

History of the Cross (Genesis 36)

March 13, 2022Passage:  Genesis 36Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  All History flows to the coming of Christ, the cross and His reign. I. Genesis sets the stage for man’s wrestling match with God. (1-8)            A. Trust God to bring about His plan in His time in his way.            B. The world demands my conformity to its…

Time To Come Home (Genesis 35:1-29)

March 6, 2022Passage:  Genesis 35:1-29Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God has provided the Way back, it is time to come home. I. Remember God’s goodness and be refreshed by grace. (v.1-5)            A. Jacob’s partial obedience led his family into spiritual decay.            B. A spiritual leader talks about what God has said and done.            C. God holds…

The Plateau of Passivity (Genesis 34:1-31)

February 27, 2022Passage:  Genesis 34:1-31Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Trust God boldly:  read His Word, pray and walk on. I. Bold steps of obedient faith result in freedom and growth.  (v1-7)            A. Fear slowed Jacob’s walk of faith and dulled his leadership.   (Galatians 2:20)            B. Don’t flirt with temptation – seek accountability.            C. Don’t delay to…