The Moral Glories of Our Lord - A devotion regarding the Moral Glory in the character of the Lord Jesus. All of his life went up to God as a sacrifice of sweet savour. Every expression of Himself in every measure, however small, and in whatever relationship it was rendered, was incense to his father. Whatever Adam lacked, the Lord fulfilled completely in his perfect life. J G Bellett was a brother from the United Kingdeom who wrote his works in the 1800's.
Memory Verse: Gen 16:13 Memory Verse Text: Thou God seest me.
Attention Getter: Ever play hide and seek?
Activity
Printable worksheet - Timeline of the life and dates of Abraham and Sarah. Trace the ages of these two old parents and God's promises to them.
Lesson Content Suggestions
Point 1: Abram: Consider his impatience about a child, his foolishness about the whole thing, and his carelessness about God's promise. Point 2: Sarai: What seemed so sensible at one time to her became unbearable and a reproach. She calls it, "My wrong." Point 3: Hagar: God was good to her in that she was blessed with health and conception, however she now uses God's goodness as a tool to provoke her mistress Sarai. Point 4: Hagar couldn't run away from God. He didn't desert her, but instead, He had wonderful purposes for her still.
Illustration: Tell a story about a small child who tried to hide from Mom.
Summary: No one is smart enough to run away from God.
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