Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: Jacob fled from Laban with his family and flocks, and when Laban found out he quickly pursued him--only to be rebuked by God. An interaction which could have been harmful resulted in them making a covenant they would do each other no harm. The New Covenant Jesus established by grace through faith is an infinitely better covenant, providing atonement and eternal life with God as our witness. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 31:17-21 Genesis 31:23-25 Genesis 31:26-29 Genesis 31:30-35 Genesis 31:36-42 1 Samuel 30:6 1 Samuel 30:7-9 Genesis 31:43-50 Romans 2:1 Genesis 31:51-55 Matthew 26:26-28 Exodus 29:32-33

Synopsis: Unto us a Child is born, the Saviour Christ the LORD! In a little town of Bethlehem the newborn Ruler was placed in a manger. A silent night was suddenly filled with light as angels proclaimed the arrival of the promised Messiah to shepherds: the Bread of Life was born so all who receive Him can be born again and live forever. Verses in order of appearance: Luke 2:1-5 Micah 5:2 John 7:42 Luke 2:6-7 Luke 2:8-14 Luke 2:52 John 6:27-35 Exodus 16:14-15 John 6:47-51

Synopsis: Jacob and Laban entered into a new business deal only to have Laban continue his scheming, deceptive ways. God was faithful to His promise to Jacob who walked in integrity, was with him and protected him. In the end it was Jacob who was enriched and blessed, and his obedience according to God's word is an example and inspiration to all who love and fear God. Verses in order of appearance: Numbers 23:19 Joshua 21:45 Genesis 30:25-28 Genesis 30:29-34 Genesis 30:35-36 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Genesis 30:37-39 Genesis 30:40-43 Genesis 31:41 Colossians 3:22-24 Genesis 31:1-3 Genesis 31:4-9 Genesis 31:10-13 Genesis 28:20-22 Genesis 31:14-16 John 2:8-11

After being tricked by Laban to take Leah as wife, Jacob married Rachel. Doing so led to envy and strife within the family, yet God was faithful to keep His promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The Bible teaches contentment in the LORD is the cure for the rottenness of envy, and we can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us. Passages in order of appearance: Genesis 29:31-35 2 Samuel 16:11-12 Genesis 30:1-2 Proverbs14:30 James 3:13-17 Genesis 30:3-8 Jeremiah 31:3 Genesis 30:9-13 Genesis 30:14-15 Genesis 30:16-21 Genesis 30:22-24 Philippians 4:9-13

Synopsis: God was faithful to bring Jacob safety to Haran and unite him with family who dwelt there. This new season of life brought an adventure of love, deceit and difficult challenges successfully navigated only by God's grace. When we feel like we are in a "sink or swim" situation without hope, thank God He manifests His love toward us and carries us. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 29:1-3 Genesis 28:15 Genesis 29:4-8 Genesis 29:9-14 Genesis 29:15-20 Genesis 29:21-30 Leviticus 18:18 Psalm 50:14-15 John 15:9-13 1 John 4:9

As Jacob travelled to Haran, in a dream God appeared and spoke to him. This revelation of the almighty God prompted Jacob to set up a memorial to the LORD and made a vow to serve God if He fulfilled His word. According to the faithfulness of God to keep His word and our LORD Jesus, Christians are living memorials anointed by the Holy Spirit who praise and bless our God who is with us, keeps us and stands above all. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 28:10-12 Hebrews 1:13-14 Revelation 22:8-9 Genesis 28:13-15 Exodus 3:12 Joshua 1:9 Hebrews 13:5 Genesis 28:16-19 John 1:50-51 Genesis 8:20-22 Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 Matthew 5:33-37 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Peter 2:9-10 Psalm 103:1-5

Synopsis: God foiled Isaac's plan to bless Esau instead of Jacob, and Esau found no place for repentance. As Esau plotted to take revenge upon his brother, Issac blessed Jacob and sent him away to find a bride among their kin. The contrast between believing Isaac and unbelieving Esau is one for all to take to heart so we by faith might repent and receive the blessing of righteousness from God. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 27:30-33 Genesis 27:34-38 Hebrews 12:14-17 Genesis 27:39-41 Hebrews 11:20 2 Kings 8:20 Isaiah 57:19-21 Mark 7:20-23 Genesis 27:42-46 Genesis 28:1-5 Genesis 28:6-9 Hebrews 11:6 Colossians 1:3-4

Synopsis: After Esau married two Canaanite women, as Isaac grew old and blind he decided to bless his favourite son. Rebekah and Jacob schemed together to deceive Isaac so Jacob would be blessed instead of Esau. By God's grace we can also be blessed, redeemed by Jesus from the curse now and forever. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 10:4 Genesis 26:34-35 Genesis 25:28 Genesis 27:1-4 Genesis 27:5-10 Genesis 27:11-17 Deuteronomy 27:18 Proverbs 26:2 Genesis 12:3 Genesis 27:18-25 Revelation 13:11 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 Matthew 10:16 Genesis 27:26-29 Genesis 12:3 Genesis 26:3 Jeremiah 17:5-7 Malachi 2:2 Numbers 22:12 Deuteronomy 23:5 Galatians 3:13-14 Romans 12:14 Revelation 22:3-5

After being sent away from Gerar, Isaac dug many wells--many of which his father Abraham had previously dug. Isaac was blessed of God Who appeared to him and promised to be with him, and God's blessing upon Isaac did not go unnoticed by king Abimelech who made a covenant with him. How good it is to have the Living Water of the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus who is our Peace. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 26:15-17 Genesis 26:18-21 Genesis 26:22-25 Luke 20:37-38 Jeremiah 2:11-13 Genesis 21:33-34 Genesis 26:26-29 Matthew 5:23-24 Ephesians 2:14-16 Genesis 26:30-33 John 4:10-14 John 7:37-39 1 Corinthians 11:27-28

Synopisis: Easu and Jacob were twins who looked nothing alike, and their perspective of the birthright was opposite as well. During a famine Isaac went to Gerar and dwelt there by faith in God. After Isaac was confronted over his deception God blessed Isaac according to His gracious promise. Blessed is the one who is born again by faith in Jesus and obeys Him! Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 25:29-34 Proverbs 30:20 Hebrews 12:14-16 Genesis 26:1-6 Genesis 26:7 Genesis 26:8-10 Ephesians 4:17-25 Psalm 139:23-24 Genesis 26:11-14 Proverbs 28:13 James 1:12 Psalm 34:8-10

The chapter that records the end of the life of Abraham on earth introduces his twin grandchildren, Esau and Jacob. God orchestrated and coordinated Rebekah's conception, difficult pregnancy and child-bearing according to His wisdom. Whether we find ourselves at the beginning, in the midst of a painful journey or having completed a task, let us walk in God's wisdom without partiality. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Genesis 25:1-6 Ephesians 5:15-17 Genesis 25:7-11 Ecclesiastes 3:10-13 John 9:4 Genesis 25:12-18 Genesis 25:19-23 Psalm 42:11 Genesis 25:24-28 James 3:13-17

Synopsis: God prospered Abraham's servant in his journey to find a wife of Abraham's relatives, and Rebekah was willing to go by faith in God. Her willingness to do God's will is an example disciples of Jesus ought to follow, willing and doing the will of God in loving and serving one another. Those who walk by faith in God walk righteously. Verses in order of appearance: John 5:30 Genesis 24:34-41 Genesis 24:42-49 Genesis 24:50-53 Proverbs 16:9 Genesis 24:54-61 Ruth 1:16 Esther 4:15-16 Genesis 22:15-17 Genesis 24:62-67 Philippians 4:6-8 John 13:34 Galatians 5:13 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 Psalm 118:19

Synopsis: By faith in God, Abraham sent his servant to his native land in Mesopotamia to bring back a wife for his son, Isaac. God was faithful to lead Abraham's servant to the correct city, to Abraham's family, and confirmed His appointment of Rebekah as Isaac's future wife in response to prayer. May we bless the LORD who is most blessed: the God who leads, helps and provides. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 24:1-4 Matthew 5:33-37 Genesis 24:5-9 Genesis 24:10-14 Genesis 24:15-21 Isaiah 65:24 Genesis 24:22-28 Hebrews 13:5-6 Genesis 24:29-33 Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 34:1-2

Synopsis: The night of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, He gives some final words, reminders and encouragement to a soon to be saddened group of men. They had given up everything to follow the one they thought would be with them forever. He says he is going away and help in on the way. Scriptures in order of appearance John Chapter 15 v18-19 v26-27 John 14:16-17 & John 14:26 (put on 1 slide please) John Chapter 16 v1-4 v5-11 v9 v10 v11 Ephesians 2:1-3 v12-15 v16-19 v20-22 v23-24

Synopsis: After Abraham heard of his brother having many children, he grieved the passing of his beloved wife, Sarah. He was given the opportunity to purchase the field and cave of Machpelah which was deeded to him. In doing so Abraham established Canaan as his new homeland as he looked for a heavenly country and city with foundations made by God. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 22:20-24 Matthew 19:6 Genesis 23:1-4 Isaiah 51:1-2 1 Peter 3:3-7 Genesis 23:5-9 Genesis 23:10-16 Ruth 4:5-6 Genesis 23:17-20 Hebrews 11:9-11 Hebrews 11:13-16 Philippians 3:20-21 Psalm 16:8-11

Synopsis: God tested Abraham by directing him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, and by the obedience of Abraham and his seed all the nations would be blessed. God's sparing of Isaac pointed towards the Lamb of God Jesus Christ, the Messiah God would provide by His grace. Verses in order of appearance: Matthew 6:33 Genesis 22:1-3 Genesis 22:4-6 Hebrews 11:17-19 Genesis 22:7-10 Genesis 22:11-14 Genesis 22:15-19 Galatians 3:8-9 Galatians 3:15-16 Galatians 3:29 Genesis 22:18 Philippians 2:12-13

Abimelech and Abraham made a covenant together by a well of water in a place Abraham then called Beersheba. In the course of their relationship they rebuked each other when appropriate, and this helped them to walk humbly and righteously before the everlasting God who was with Abraham and he called upon.

"God at Hand and Afar" Genesis 21:1-21. Synopsis: After Sarah gave birth to Isaac according to God's promise, a time came when Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. In His dealings with them God demonstrated He is a God at hand and afar who is our life, and Jesus made a new and living way for people to know God and have fellowship with Him now and forever. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 21:1-3 Genesis 17:19 Genesis 21:4-7 Genesis 21:8-13 John 1:17 Genesis 21:14-16 Genesis 16:10-11 Genesis 21:17-21 Jeremiah 23:23-24 Matthew 1:20-23 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

"Joy for Mourning." The passage is Genesis 9:30-20:18. Synopsis: This passage contains shameful situations due to sin that occurred when people did not trust or seek the LORD. Sin is shameful, and the LORD has provided the word for our learning so we might repent of our sin and wisely heed Him. He offers beauty for ashes and joy for mourning, and by the grace of God we are not doomed to a life of shame for past sins but eternal glory with Him. Verses in order of appearance: Proverbs 30:5 Genesis 19:30 Genesis 19:31-33 Genesis 19:34-38 Isaiah 50:6 Isaiah 61:3 Genesis 20:1-2 Genesis 20:3-7 Genesis 20:8-13 Genesis 20:14-18 Genesis 20:16 KJV Genesis 20:17-18 Proverbs 3:34-35 2 Samuel 13:19

The angels went to Sodom where they found evidence of widespread wickedness without shame or repentance. God was merciful to Lot and His family to deliver them from the complete destruction of the cities He burnt with fire. Jesus tells us to remember Lot's wife, and praise the LORD God remembers mercy even in His judgment.