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Why Do Families Fall Apart? Introduction: A.
The family, God's ordained unit for society I.
A Father Who Didn’t Finish
Well (Genesis 27:1-4) A.
Isaac acted in secret (Genesis 27:1). B.
Isaac disobeyed God (25:23) 1.
He put his desires ahead of the Lord. 2.
He disobeyed God’s command. C.
Isaac fell to the flesh (Genesis 27:2) 1.
Isaac thought that the time was short. 2.
He lived by his feelings. D.
Isaac completely ignored the irresponsible behavior of Esau
(Genesis 27:3) E.
Isaac followed the customs of the day (Genesis 27:4) II. A Mother Who Was Deceptive (Genesis 27:5-17) A.
Rebekah’s faith was limited B.
Rebekah did not talk to her
husband when she thought he was wrong (Genesis 27:5) C.
Rebekah schemed against her husband
(Genesis 27 :6-10) D.
Rebekah manipulated her own sons
(Genesis 27:11-17) Satan is the Deceiver - 2 Corinthains
11:3 Jesus Christ is the Truth - “Blessed is the man … in whose spirit is no deceit”
- III. Children Who Were Selfish A.
Jacob lied to get what he wanted (Genesis 27:18-29) 1.
Jacob’s concern wasn’t “Is it right?” but “Is it safe?” 2.
Jacob could have just faced the situation honestly and
confronted Isaac 3.
God wants us to be ourselves B.
Esau’s only priority is self (Genesis 27:30-40; 1.
The conspiracy is discovered Isaac trembled greatly (Genesis 27:30-33) Esau wept and begged for a blessing (Genesis
27:34-40) 2.
Esau’s sin was an attempt to change God’s will. Esau did not want the will of God and His
blessing enough... (1)to change his life (2)to give God priority in
his life (3)to begin following God
with all his heart IV. How should a family be founded? A.
A marriage made with care (Genesis 24) 1.
Clearly defined principles a)
Knowing the will of God b)
Obeying the commands of God c)
Trusting the guidance of God 2.
Clearly stated commitment a)
The challenge to be committed b)
The choice to make a commitment 3.
Clearly expressed love a)
Unafraid to love b)
Unashamed to express B.
Children bathed in prayer (Genesis 25) 1.
Isaac's prayer of request a)
Children are a gift from the Lord b)
Parents are stewards of the children 2.
Rebekah's prayer of anguish a)
Insight into God's purposes b)
Insight into her children C.
When will a family flourish? 1.
When the father ____________________________________ 2.
When the mother ____________________________________ 3.
When the children ____________________________________ 4.
When the family ____________________________________ 5.
When the Lord ____________________________________ |
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