MCC English Sermon 2024/07/28

Minemachi Christ Church Message English

Sunday, July 28, 2024
“The Covenant with Abraham”
Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki
1. Abraham’s calling
* Matthew 13:22 “The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.” (NIV)
* Hebrews 11:8 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” (NIV)
2. The content of the covenant with Abraham
* 1st decree:
Genesis 12:1 “Go from your country… to the land I will show you.” = “Go as it it is in your best interest!” (direct translation)
Genesis 12:2 (1) “I will make you into a great nation” (2) “I will bless you” (3) “I will make your name great” (3 blessings)
* 2nd decree:
Genesis 12:2 “…You will be a blessing” (imperative form) = “You will become the source of blessing” (other translation)
Genesis 12:3 (1) “I will bless those who bless you” (2) “Whoever curses you I will curse” (3) “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (3 blessings)
3. The content of the covenant with Abraham
* Abraham’s lifestyle
Genesis 12:7 & 8 “…he built an altar” “pitched his tent”
Thoughts to share at mini church:
1. What is the covenant with Abraham?
2. History has proven that this covenant is true. What kinds of examples of proof are there?
3. What position should Christians take on “antisemitism”?

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