Promised Seed of Abraham

1)Promises Made – Salvation and all its blessings are given to the sons of Abraham.

2)Promises Received – These blessings become ours through faith alone in Christ alone.

3)Promises Guaranteed – God’s promises are certain because they are based on His sovereign grace and purpose.

Preparing your heart for the sermon:

-What promises did God make to Abraham?

-How do these promises point forward to Christ?

-Who are the true children of Abraham?

-Other passages to consider: Gen 12:1-7; 15:1-21; 17:1-8; Matt 1:1; Luke 1:55,73; John 8:39-59; Rom 4; 2 Cor 1:20; Gal 3:6-29.

Digging Deeper:

-Why does Matthew begin his Gospel by calling Jesus the son of Abraham?

-How were God’s promises to Abraham initially fulfilled? How are they ultimately fulfilled?

-How does a person inherit these promises?

-What does the Scripture say about the certainty of these promises? How does the incarnation of Christ also give us confidence in God’s promises?

-What effect should sharing in this inheritance have in our present lives?