Light on a Hill

Two perspectives on God's command to Abraham, 1) This is prophetic, 2) God is "barbaric" God wants to experience our obedience not just empty words. This is also about Isaac's faith. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlEzu4x-tzuvm3gU0?e=3KoJyM

The two perspectives on God's command for Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. We see that this is a prophesy of when God would offer His Son for our sins. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlE4Yh66EDfGQXUbI?e=FhAZOF

Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech that is multigenerational. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlEUdzoNYHDu0V803?e=c3TutD

Put deception away. Abraham enters into a covenant with Abimelech after conditions are met. Abimelech can see that God is with Abraham and blessing comes through him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlhxpXO9pCHBB8Dxa?e=jOXWow

Hagar passes on the mocking attitude to Ishmael. as a result they are sent away, they will need to establish their own personal relationship with God apart from Abraham. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlD7ieXE4lf0mxDZ3?e=32vdC0

People will be compelled to worship the beast and take his mark or not be allowed to buy or sell. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkjj5JVdAEM3TOcIv?e=zNUdDm

The birth and first 3 years of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael are sent away, God will be their provider now. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlECVz1fUaUv4hUrt?e=Ub9BHP

Abraham and Sarah travel from Hebron to Gerar, a repeat of chapter 12. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlDw5yP3rBAezv8hw?e=pui9uW

Abraham journeys to Gerar, repeat of chapter 12. God does intervene in our lives. Abimelech gets a wake up call from God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlDrgUABF2bPII9Mo?e=ViCa6H

Mike reviews the path that led Lot to Sodom. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlDcWMnckDtz-Ct_I?e=GxzBwJ

Lot flees Zoar to hide in a cave, his daughters have never been taught to trust God. Two adversaries of Israel are born because of it. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlDUn6t5UCauz7UNL?e=B8WCTv

Lot and his family dawdle in leaving Sodom, the Angels finally lead them out by laying hold of them. Lot's sons in law don't leave. Lot's wife looks back longing for the life she had and pays the price. Link to downloadable notes.https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlDSr3EVv96lyl4oD?e=I2S7uK

The Anti or pseudo Christ comes on the scene, Mike gives us an interesting perspective. He explains that there will be false Christs making false promises.

The Anti Christ comes on the scene, power is given to him. It will be dangerous times for those who come to faith, so now's the time. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlDAb0PekQuDTN2Y8?e=QoxTDZ

Mike recaps Abraham and Lots journey and how Lot ended up in Sodom. We are shown how prosperity causes us to ignore our need for God which leads to depravity. Lot is told to leave with anyone who will listen, before God destroys it. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlC4wFTYTgaPkIgTo?e=Q3jpWw

The Angels enter Sodom, Lot implores them to stay with him. Men of the town want to abuse the Angels and they tell Lot to get out of Sodom before they destroy it. Sin sneaks up on us when we don't take every thought captive. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlCyeUCfF-sY_P5in?e=NjKKRx

God informs Abraham of His plans for Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham gives us a lesson on interceding for others. God will not destroy the righteous. God's desire is for people to repent so He doesn't have to do this again, He takes no pleasure in this, it was meant to serve as a warning. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlCTRGFEK10rf3rdK?e=26jC5s Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlCTRGFEK10rf3rdK?e=26jC5s

God reveals His plan to Abraham and Abraham teaches how to intercede for others. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlCbYBHjuuX0Infw9?e=nDwlTA

God is not finished with Israel yet. Satan is thrown out of Heaven. Israel is the persecuted woman in this parenthetical chapter. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlCI3d1GOM4Rzecr0?e=XSTsTP

God appears again and Abraham gives us a lesson on how to be hospitable. Sarah laughs at the thought of having a child at her age, but nothing is impossible for God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlB-ngPIXlmsz3PRw?e=kzXgFz

God visits Abraham again, Sarah learns she can't hide anything from God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlB2JBnd2pt2gCBem?e=zZXVeb

God resurrects the two witnesses which puts a damper on the earth dweller's party. Massive earthquakes, lightning, noises, thunder, and great hail follow. There's trouble ahead for those who continue in rebellion to God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlBnHLR3a0blT9zRm?e=gO20aK

God changes Abram and Sarai's names. The son of promise will be from Sarah. Circumcision is instituted as a sign of the covenant. Abraham does not hesitate to obey God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlBG2aVo74iIkOK0P?e=X4dCfW

Sarai and Abram hatch a plan to help God, Sarai treats Hagar so badly she runs away to Egypt only to meet God on the way. Link to Notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlAzrD4g6SNzBM24_?e=baC2uy

Mike does a great job of bringing faith into context. Sarai proposes a plan to help God, it never works out when we do that. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlA66Dmn6Q4qgv0YL?e=99j6MA