Abraham: the Friend of God
Classes
Class 1: Jim Styles: Promises to Abraham
The class covers the promises made to Abraham and emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience in living a life pleasing to God. It highlights Abraham's trust in God and the impact of his faith on others, encouraging attendees to walk in the footsteps of Abraham and apply these principles in their daily lives.
Class 2: Dennis Bevans: I will bless you
The class covers the story of Abraham, emphasizing his journey from Ur to Canaan, his faith in God's promises, and the importance of careful Bible study. It highlights Abraham's role as a friend of God and the significance of the covenant promises made to him.
Class 3: Jim Styles: Abraham and Lot
The class explores Genesis 13 and 14, focusing on Abraham and Lot's decisions and their implications. It emphasizes drawing spiritual boundaries and resisting worldly temptations, drawing parallels to modern challenges like internet use and family decisions.
Class 4: Dennis Bevans: He will come from your own bowels
The class explores Genesis 15, focusing on Abraham's faith in God's promise despite his childlessness. It emphasizes the importance of faith over fear and the necessity of working towards God's character, paralleling Abraham's journey with the listener's own spiritual development.
Class 5: Jim Styles: Abraham and Hagar
The class discusses Abraham and Sarah's decision to use Hagar to bear a child, exploring themes of faith, marriage, and God's sovereignty. It emphasizes the importance of respecting each other's decisions and trusting God's plan, even when human efforts seem necessary.
Class 6: Dennis Bevans: Sarah will bear you a Son
The class covers Genesis 17 and 18, focusing on God's covenant with Abraham and the promise of Isaac's birth. It emphasizes the theme of faith in God's promises and the concept of circumcision as a symbol of cutting off the flesh to be dedicated to God.
Class 7: Jim Styles: Abraham and Sodom
The class discusses Abraham's interaction with angels regarding Sodom and Gomorrah, emphasizing the importance of God's judgment and mercy. It also explores the theme of discipleship and the importance of reaching out to those who have made poor choices.
Class 8: Dennis Bevans: the Lord visited Sarah
The class discusses Abraham and Sarah's journey to Gerar, where Abraham again deceives a king about Sarah's marital status. God intervenes to protect Sarah and Abraham's faith is tested. The class emphasizes the importance of faith and God's protection of His plan, drawing parallels to the covenant and promises made to Abraham.
Class 9: Jim Styles: Abraham and Isaac
The class explores Genesis 22, focusing on Abraham's test of faith in offering Isaac as a sacrifice. It emphasizes the importance of trusting God and obeying His commands, even in difficult circumstances, and draws parallels to Christ's sacrifice.
Class 10: Dennis Bevans: Machpelah & wife for Isaac
The class covers the death and burial of Sarah and Abraham's search for a wife for Isaac from among his own people, emphasizing the importance of the covenant and the types and shadows of Christ and the ecclesia.