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Scripture:
Genesis 26:22-25, 29
Intro: Isaac moved into the territory of the heathen
and established himself under God in a way that they
recognized publicly that his testimony was sound.
“Thou are now the blessed of the Lord.”
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He was blessed for Abraham’s sake: God blessed
him because he had a great dad who he could look
back to – that was a God blessed man.
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He was blessed because of what he did for
God and this was widely recognized – there
was a God blessed man.
ROOM (REHOBOTH) WAS BIG ENOUGH FOR THREE THINGS
I.
BIG ENOUGH FOR AN ALTAR (Gen. 26:25a) – RESTORATION.
A.
He built it: COMMUNION. Gen. 12:7,8; 13:18;
15:9
1.
Some altars were for sacrifice. Gen. 22:13.
Approach to God.
2.
Some altars were for fellowship. Gen. 12:8.
Appear before God.
a.
place where a man would go to meet with God. Gen.
28:17,19
b.
place where God waited to meet with man. Gen. 35:7
B.
He used it: CONDITION. Gen. 26:29
1.
The house of God: altar for prayer. Mt. 18:19-20; I
Jn. 5:14-15.
2.
The house you live in: altar for family. Acts 1631;
I Tim. 5:8.
a.
Time of family Bible reading: supper table.
b.
Time for family belief: selected passages speak to
children. Need it to off-set filth of secular life.
Is your home big enough and are you big enough for
this?
II.
BIG ENOUGH FOR A TENT (Gen. 26:25b) – RESIDENCE.
A.
Pitched
his tent there = animal skins. (not canvas or
tarpaulin.)
1.
His home spoke of his trust in God: sacrifice and
blood: speaks of pilgrimage.
2.
His home spoke of his trust-worthiness for God:
service and belief.
B.
Publicized
his testimony there: altar spot. Gen. 26:29;
Ps. 37:23.
1.
He lived so his family knew he was real:
protection. I Tim. 5:8.
2.
He lived so his friends knew he was real:
promise. Ro. 14:7-9.
3.
He lived so his foes knew he was real:
provision. Ps. 39:1; Job 31:1; Ps. 46:1.
a.
Is your neighborhood big enough for your tent?
b.
Is your family big enough for your tent?
III.
BIG ENOUGH FOR A WELL (Gen 26:25c) REFRESHMENT.
A.
Have
you dug your well? Isa. 12:3 Jer. 2:13; Ps.
84:6.
1.
Did you dig it deep enough? Shallow? Struck water?
Pr. 5:15.
2.
Did you dig it big enough? Secure? Sanctuary? Ps.
46:4.
a.
Do you frequent your well? Jn. 4:13-14.
b.
Do you draw from your well? Heb. 10:25.
B.
Where
have you dug your well? Eph. 5:26-27; Jn
15:3.
1.
Where clean water runs out freely? Life should be
clean. Eph. 4:29.
2.
Where clear water runs out fully? Life should be
clear of contaminants. I Jn. 5:6,8; Rev. 22:17.
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