Sermons from the series ‘Abram and Lot in Genesis 13’

Abram’s Journey through the Land – Genesis 13:17

Rev. Jerry Hamstra | Added May 24th, 2009

Abram’s journey through the land of Canaan is a symbolic conquest of the land which part of the struggle between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. The victory in this struggle is won by Jesus Christ by his life, death and resurrection.
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The Promise of Offspring – Genesis 13:16

Rev. Jerry Hamstra | Added April 19th, 2009

The promise of offspring is the promise of a new community through whom God is going to bless the world. This promise is fulfilled in a special way through Jesus Christ who is The Seed of Abraham, but also through those who are united to Him by faith.
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The Promise of the Land – Genesis 13:15

Rev. Jerry Hamstra | Added April 19th, 2009

The promsie of the land is very important in God’s plan of salvation.  It is fulfilled initially when Israel inherits the land of promise.  It is further fulfilled in the salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ which is revealed as the inheritance of the spiritual seed of Abraham and finally fulfilled in the new heavens and the new earth.
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Looking Where God Directs – Genesis 13:14

Rev. Jerry Hamstra | Added March 26th, 2009

In contrast to Lot who looked for worldly riches, God calls Abram to look to the promises.
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Lot! What Are You Doing? – Genesis 13:10-13

Rev. Jerry Hamstra | Added February 26th, 2009

The way in which Moses describes Lot’s choice makes it clear that he is warning us not to make similar choices.
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How to be a Peacemaker – Genesis 13

Rev. Jerry Hamstra | Added February 26th, 2009

By giving Lot the first choice in a situation of conflict Abram is an example of a peacemaker. In this he reflects the ultimate peacemaker, our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Abram Back in the Land – Genesis 12-13:4

Rev. Jerry Hamstra | Added February 9th, 2009

In Egypt Abram was outside of the will of God, but God brought him back to the land of Canaan to the place of the altar where Abram once again called upon the name of the Lord.
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