Healing Touch Podcast
A Ministry of Gilead Baptist Church – Taylor, Michigan

Episode #104 Tale of Two Sons

 

A Tale of Two Sons
Genesis 21
Pastor Tom
7-14-10

Introduction: What we can do is limited compared to what God can do through His promises.

I. The child of promise born – vv. 1-8

  • Above human nature – 2 Peter 1:4
  • Son of promise – Hebrews 11:11
  • Laughter – Isaac – Who could imagine? – Ephesians 3:20

II. The child of flesh – vv. 9-21

  • Mocking Ishmael – Galatians 4:29
  • Casting out – Romans 9:7, 1 Peter 2:9
  • Wilderness wandering/falling short – Romans 3:23
  • God opens the eyes of those crying for mercy

Conclusion: Those of this world find a home here while children of promise aim at heaven.

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