#2 Trusting God While We Wait

Genesis 17:1-14

TRUSTING GOD WHILE WE WAIT (Gen 16-17:14)

Are we there yet?

– Genesis 12:1-3

– Genesis 15:1-4

– Genesis 16 1

1. The delay is excruciating (Genesis 17:1-3)
2. What does God do to give Abraham confidence? ‘As for me…’ (Genesis 17:4-8)
3. What does God expect in response? ‘As for you…’ (Genesis 17:9-14)
4. What about us?

a. The Covenant fulfilled in Christ
Romans 4:1-3, 9-12

b. Circumcision? Deuteronomy 30:6 Colossians 2:11-13
Galatians 2:15-16; 5:6; 6:15.
Any sign for today? Eg Baptism?

c. Trusting God while we wait
Romans 8:18-25
By faith – Hebrews 11:8-12