STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY REWARDS FOR OBEDIENCE

1 CORINTHIANS 3:10–15 A call to be a missionary is much like Abraham’s call. It is necessary to leave home, possessions, relatives, worldly ambitions and to go to another country to which God has led. But one can never outgive God. Though Abraham was called to give up much, he...

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STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY ALL OF GRACE

EPHESIANS 2:1–10 God dealt in judgment at Babel when He scattered the people and confused their language, but God dealt in mercy and grace as He called Abraham. Abraham did not receive God’s call because he merited God’s esteem. Rather, in God’s foreknowledge He knew Abraham and chose him for...

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Strength for the Journey WANTED: FAITHFUL SERVANTS

HEBREWS 11:8–18 Have you ever thought about the fact that you and I have the Gospel today because Abraham and others who were chosen of God were faithful? God has chosen to work through men; therefore, the future of God’s work rests on what He is able to motivate men...

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OBEYING GOD’S CALL

Abraham was chosen, or elected, on the basis of the sovereignty of God. He had no Bible, so he was not able to receive his call through God’s written Word. God sought a man, and on the basis of His sovereign will and purpose, He chose Abraham. As to calling...

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