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The Patriarchs, Part 5: Isaac

August 9, 2015 Mike MinterSermonsGenesis

The manipulation of man will never trump the sovereignty of God.

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The Patriarchs, Part 5: Isaac

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

  1. What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
  2. How would you define the words "manipulation" and "sovereignty"?
  3. Read and discuss Genesis 27:1-36. Identify the main characters and their characteristics in this account. Who do you relate to the most, and why? What might we observe about our human nature through this account?
  4. "One deception leads to another – one lie leads to another." How do you see this play out in the verses about? Have you seen this principle play out in your own life?
  5. How would you describe the tension between the sovereignty of God with the moral responsibility of man?
  6. Discuss the following statement: "Our five human senses are a blessing from God, but they are never the final determining factor in the moral realm."Can you think of Scriptures that support this statement?
  7. Is there some situation or circumstance in your life or someone else's that you are trying to manipulate? Why? How do you think it will turn out? What would it look like for you to trust God in that situation or circumstance?
  8. Spend some time in prayer for any situations mentioned in the previous question. Give thanks to God that He is completely trustworthy and pray that we would have the strength and faith to trust Him when we are tempted to manipulate.
Series: The Patriarchs
Tagged with: Isaac, Manipulation, Patriarchs, Types of Christ

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