Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally.
In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 13–14 God’s Honor through Abram’s Faith. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.
November 27 Online Service
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WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING
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How Deep the Father's Love for Us – Sovereign Grace Music
Stronger – Hillsong
BIBLE READING
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17 After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) 19 And he blessed him and said,
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!”
And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. 21 And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself.” 22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, 23 that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ 24 I will take nothing but what the young men have eaten, and the share of the men who went with me. Let Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre take their share.”
Genesis 14:17–24
SERMON
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God's Honor through Abram's Faith
John Norris
Study Questions
Read the promise of Genesis 13:14–17. How does this compare with what God promised Abram in Genesis 12?
How will this promise be fulfilled?
Why does God make promises?
Read Genesis 14:17–20. How is Melchizedek’s blessing or Abram different than his blessing of God?
Read Genesis 14:21–24. Why does Abram refuse to take any of Sodom’s goods? Why is that important?
Song Credits
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Performed: Sovereign Grace Music
Music and words by Stuart Townend.
© 1995 Thankyou Music (PRS)
Stronger
This is Our God
Songwriters: Reuben Morgan & Ben Fielding
© Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Hillsong, Hillsong Music Publishing Australia