"God, Grow Larger In My Life"
“God, Grow Larger In My Life"
Genesis 18:1-33
Genesis 18:1-33
"Prayer does not fit us for the greater works; prayer is the greater work.”
Harold Myra
"Prayer does not fit us for the greater works; prayer is the greater work.”
Harold Myra
Part 1 - Genesis 18:1-15
Part 1 - Genesis 18:1-15
Each time that God spoke to Abraham, it was God who took the
_____________________________. God is always _________________________.
Each time that God spoke to Abraham, it was God who took the
_____________________________. God is always _________________________.
V.9 “Where is Sarah your wife?...The Lord said, “I will surely return to you
about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son.” Heaven
made _______________________. At that moment, God grew larger in
Abraham’s life.
V.9 “Where is Sarah your wife?...The Lord said, “I will surely return to you
about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son.” Heaven
made _______________________. At that moment, God grew larger in
Abraham’s life.
Application Point: God does things and He allows events to happen to
make Himself __________________________ in us. He is constantly speaking,
but are we willing to listen?
Application Point: God does things and He allows events to happen to
make Himself __________________________ in us. He is constantly speaking,
but are we willing to listen?
Part 2 – Genesis 18:16-33
Part 2 – Genesis 18:16-33
An intimate look into God’s _____________ for Abraham (vv.22-ff)
 Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?
 Abraham is going to become a great nation and be a blessing.
 I have chosen him.
 Abraham will keep my ways by doing what is right and just.
 I am going to bless him and fulfill my promises to him.
An intimate look into God’s _____________ for Abraham (vv.22-ff)
 Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?
 Abraham is going to become a great nation and be a blessing.
 I have chosen him.
 Abraham will keep my ways by doing what is right and just.
 I am going to bless him and fulfill my promises to him.
“Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” (v.25)
“Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” (v.25)
Learning Points:
Learning Points:
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If we close our mind to everything about God that makes us
uncomfortable, we are going to go through some very empty
motions when we pray.
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If we close our mind to everything about God that makes us
uncomfortable, we are going to go through some very empty
motions when we pray.
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True prayer is to respond to the true God as He reveals
Himself by His Spirit in His Word.
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True prayer is to respond to the true God as He reveals
Himself by His Spirit in His Word.
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Through prayer, God dares you to draw near to him. Do you
have a vision of God being larger in you? Ephesians 3:14-19
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Through prayer, God dares you to draw near to him. Do you
have a vision of God being larger in you? Ephesians 3:14-19