Service Location: the Andersons' (4061 S Cherokee St, Englewood)
Time: 10:00am
Dear Church,
We are continuing in Genesis this week. On the podcast, Joe and Rick discuss chapter 12 verses 10 to 20. Rick begins by setting the scene; explaining that the narrative is moving from the history of creation, flood, and Babel into the patriarchal age, where God’s promises to Abraham must now work through a scattered, post‑Babel humanity. They recount the passage, noting that Abraham’s flight to Egypt because of famine leads him to lie about Sarah’s identity, a “half‑truth” driven by fear and selfish self‑preservation rather than reliance on the covenant God had just made with him. Rick emphasizes that Abraham’s failure to seek God’s guidance at this crisis illustrates a common human tendency to rely on cunning plans instead of divine direction, while also pointing out that God still intervenes—sending plagues on Pharaoh and ultimately protecting Abraham and his wife. Joe and Rick connect this episode to New Testament themes, citing Galatians 3 on Abraham’s faith being counted as righteousness, Stephen’s speech in Acts 7, and the later Exodus‑type fulfillment when Joseph brings Jesus to Egypt, showing how God’s promises endure despite human mistakes. They conclude that the story demonstrates God’s sovereign blessing of Israel (and, through Christ, all believers) even when its founders act imperfectly. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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Here are the details for Sunday's service:
Scripture Readings:
- Psalm: Psalm 34 (Tommy)
- OT: Genesis 12:10-20 (Charlie)
- NT: Romans 4:13-25 (Elena)
- Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15 (Ian)
- Prayers of the People: Becca
Songs:
- Song 1: Come, Let Us.. (73, G)
- Song 2: Psalm 24 (28, E)
- Song 3: For the Beauty.. (78, G-->A)
- Song 4: O God of Earth.. (91, Dm?)
- Song 5: In Christ Alone (85, G)
- Song 6: Shout On (95, Em)
Looking forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday!
Blessings,
Joe Anderson
Call: Stephen | Homily: Rick | Eucharist: Tim