Genesis – Page 5 – East Madison Baptist Church

The Natural Course of Sin

April 6, 2008

Genesis 38
Unchecked sin multiplies in descending fashion. We all know that sin is usually appealing, so we may find ourselves considering sin at times. We ask, “What will happen if I do this?” Then we weigh the pros and cons, performing a mental cost analysis. While sinning may look pretty good on the front end, Scripture does us a great service by showing us the other side of sin. We can see the ugly results of sin through this dark story of Judah.

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Rejecting the Deliverer

March 16, 2008

Genesis 37
Joseph’s brothers persecuted the very one who would deliver them in the end. They rejected—in a sense—their savior, their deliverer.

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Lessons from Esau

March 9, 2008

Genesis 36
We live in a culture that worships instant gratification. It is readily observable at work, in our homes, in sports, and even in the church. There are grave dangers in pursuing instant gratification. Esau is one biblical example of these dangers, and we can learn a lot from studying him.

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Pain and the Promises of God

March 2, 2008

Genesis 35:16-29
Jacob’s life has been marked by sin and strife. However, life’s hardship must be placed within a greater context. This passage demonstrates how the proper context for the pain of life is our hope in the goodness of God.

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Instructions on Worship

February 24, 2008

Genesis 35:1-4
Jacob found himself in a situation that is common to us all. God had commanded him to worship, but he knew that there was sin in his household. He asked himself the question, “How can I worship God with sin in my heart?”

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God’s Faithfulness in the Day of Distress

February 10, 2008

Genesis 35:1-15
What happens when we bring trouble upon ourselves? Does God wash His hands and say, “This is all your fault. You are getting what you deserved”? This is the situation in which Jacob found himself after his sons destroyed the city of Shechem. It is truly a “day of distress.”