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Genesis 15:1-17 and Romans 4:13-25 Refreshing our FaithRoutine is good for simplifying and making life efficient. But any relationship that becomes routine is unhealthy. Our relationship with God can become a series of tasks to be done; bible reading, prayer, church, tithe. So how can we refresh our relationship with God? Understanding God’s promise to us will help us appreciate God. This will encourage our hearts to warm again towards Him so that when we pray we desire to really connect with God, we read his Word with a desire for him to speak to us. In fact everything we are and do will be done with God. the Rev These exercises will help you explore more deeply God's unconditional promise. Click on 'read more' to access these exercises.  Refresh your faith Romans: Understand God’s promiseBible Reading: Genesis 15:1-17 and Romans 4:13-25 Sermon OutlineUnderstand God’s promise Rom 4:13-25 The promise explained Gen 12:1-3 & Gen 15:1-7 Given through Faith (not our works) v13-15 Depends on God (not our effort) v16-22 Accomplished by Christ (not our death) v23-25
Exercises In Gen 12:1-3 what does God promise to do for Abram and what kind of promise does God make? Explore how this is reflected in your own life. Read Gen 15:1-7 and discuss Abram’s concern, how God encourages him and Abram’s response. Share a way God has recently encouraged you. Read Gen 15:7-11 & Gen 15:17-21 and explain its connection with Rom 4:16-22 and yourself. Explain the connection between Gen 15:17-18 and Rom 4:25 and how this applies to you? How would God use his promises to Abraham (Gen 12:3c) and how will this be reflected in your life (Rom 4:23-24)?
Prayer: Dear God, forgive me for growing cold towards you, for treating you more like an employer than my heavenly Father who cares for me. Help me to know, to see and experience the richness of your love for me. Use me to be a blessing to everyone around me. Amen
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