Doctrine Sanctification
Attribute Patient
Big Idea God’s tests grow our trust in Him
Faith Sanctification
Welcome Video
Scavenger Hunt Slideshow
Dramatic Presentation: Abraham’s Faith
Scripture: Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed &went, even though he did not know where he was to go.
Whiteboard: Abraham’s Timeline
Breath Prayer
Genesis 21:22
God is with you…
…in everything you do
Opening Music:
“Unanswered Prayer” by Garth Brooks
Doctrine of Sanctification
Do you ever think ‘I don’t understand my story?’
Doctrine of Sanctification – Lesson 13 notes notes page 3
Homework Questions
Day 1, Questions 1 & 2
Breakout groups of 3 (5 minutes)
Day 2, Questions 3 a, b, c, 4, 5
Genesis 20
Abraham & Sarah deceived Ablimelek but God protected them all.
God’s grace & faithfulness is greater than the mess Abraham caused.
Proverbs 3 : 5, 6, 7
Day 3, Questions 6, 7, 8
Genesis 21:1-13
Isaac’s birth results in conflict with Hagar’s son Ishmael.
‘Abraham’ by Swindoll: 3 truths concerning God’s promises
3 Breakout Groups (Barbie, Janice, Katie)
Answer questions from the point of view of Sarah, Hagar, Abraham
Day 4, Questions 9, 10, 11
Genesis 21:14-21
Abraham, Hagar, Ishmael pray under God’s protection.
Genesis 16:13 ‘You are the God who sees me’ for she said, ‘l have now seen the One who sees me.’
Where in your wilderness has God provided for you?
Day 5, Questions 12 a, b, 13, 14
Genesis 21:22-34
Abraham made a peace treaty and stayed in Beersheba.
Links to share:
– map
– well
– modern day Beersheba
– tamarisk tree
Day 6
James 1:1-4
James 1:5
James 1:6,7
