Northpoint Church
February 27th, 2022
Biblical Worship of God
Locations & Times
Northpoint Church
988 W Ontario Ave, Corona, CA 92882, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
In-person and Virtual Services
We are honoring the guidance provided by local, regional, and national authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, we are allowed to gather in person inside our Worship Center. We do so at <b>9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings</b>. We also live are streaming that service <b>on Facebook and YouTube (Find links below.) </b> While we are physically distant, we are socially and spiritually connecting through the technological platforms available to us!
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<b>Stay Connected with the Northpoint Family.</b> We all ache to gather again. Being separated is tough, but during stressful times, it is even harder not to have face to face fellowship and the strength that comes from physically being together. Even so, we can still connect with each other. One way is to fill out the new confidential NP Care Card (See link below.). Once submitted, the card will be reviewed by the Northpoint Care Team. If you so indicate on the card, someone from the team will contact you.
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Genesis 20
Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor
Overview: The long-awaited fulfillment of God’s promise to give Abraham and Sarah a son comes about in their old age and is met with astonishment, joy, and renewed obedience. Isaac rightly receives their attention and affection, which leads to conflict between Sarah and Hagar. Despite Abraham’s initial misgivings, the Lord directs him to send the “son and the slave woman” away while also pledging to protect them and provide a promising future for them. Our concern for Hagar and Ishmael, as well as Abraham’s treatment of them, is paralleled with an application of this passage by the Apostle Paul in Galatians. He rightly understands the difficulty of letting go of our own accomplishments in favor of clinging to God’s promises by faith, yet he calls us to live in freedom by trusting Christ alone for our salvation.
1. Note the deliberate choice of words in verse 1 describing the fulfillment of God’s promise: “as He had said,” and “as He had promised.” What do these words convey about the trustworthiness of God’s Word? What events in your life can be described in similar terms, describing how the Lord was faithful?
2. What examples of obedience to God’s Word are evident in Abraham’s actions in verses 3-4? Why is there a renewed sense of obedience on his part? How do our actions before the Lord demonstrate gratitude for His kindness to us? Is obedience to God’s Word a chore or a joy for you?
3. What led to the separation of Hagar and Ishmael from Abraham and Sarah? How does the Lord convince Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away? How does the Lord fulfill His promise to care for Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness? See also Genesis 25:12-18 for further information.
4. What parallels does the Apostle Paul draw from this section in Galatians 4? In what ways were the Galatian Christians being threatened, or mocked at, for trusting in Christ alone for salvation? How does Paul’s admonition for them to “cast out the slave woman and her son” represent true freedom in Christ?
5. Do you trust in Christ alone for your salvation? Is there anything in your life that threatens to take away the joy of your salvation in Christ, such as mockery from the world or struggle with certain sins? Pray that you will be renewed in your astonishment and joy as you reflect on God’s wonderful provision for you in Christ.
For Further Reading
<b>Richard Sibbes, <i>The Glorious Feast of the Gospel</i> (Banner of Truth Trust, 2021)</b>
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<b>OUR MISSION:</b> Making Disciples Who Make Disciples. A disciple is a person who has been reconciled into a right relationship with God through new birth by faith in Christ and is consequently growing in love for God, love for others, and in joyful obedience to all of Christ’s commands.
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