(Genesis) Genesis 13:1-4
Abram's story teaches us about the importance of having a deep faith in God and being able to come back to Him even when we stumble and fall.
J. Vernon McGee emphasizes Abram's journey back to Bethel after leaving Egypt, highlighting his immense wealth and status akin to a modern-day tycoon. Despite his riches, Abram's true strength lies in his relationship with God, as he returns to the altar he built and calls upon the Lord. McGee illustrates the importance of returning to God after stumbling, showcasing God's readiness to welcome us back. This message reassures believers of God's unwavering presence and forgiveness, encouraging them to seek Him in times of need.
Full Transcript
Now I begin reading in chapter 13. And Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and lot with him into the south. Now don't miss this next verse, verse 2 of Genesis 13.
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. Now again I repeat, he was the John D. Rockefeller of that day. And he was a very wealthy man at this time.
And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel. Now that means he went way north of Jerusalem, under the place where his tent had been at the beginning between Bethel and Hai. Now you see, he had come to the south around Hebron.
Now he goes north of Jerusalem to Bethel. And it's under the place of the altar which he had made there at the first, and there Abram called on the name of the Lord. This man is a man, you see, that though he may stumble and fall, he comes back to God.
How wonderful it is to have a God we can come back to.
Sermon Outline
- Abram's Wealth
- Abram was a wealthy man
- He was rich in cattle, silver, and gold
- He was the John D. Rockefeller of that day
Key Quotes
“This man is a man, you see, that though he may stumble and fall, he comes back to God.” — J. Vernon McGee
“How wonderful it is to have a God we can come back to.” — J. Vernon McGee
Application Points
- We can always come back to God, no matter how far we may have strayed.
- Having a deep faith in God is essential for navigating life's challenges.
- God's forgiveness is available to us, and we can draw closer to Him through prayer and devotion.