Our Sunday Messages

David Macdonald - December 23rd 2025 -Studies in Genesis Part 13: Promises, Promises! Genesis 14 - 15 - Genesis 1 – 11 : Events – 2000+ years of History I. Formation of Universe, life, mankind & Marriage – male & female (Ch. 1-2) II. Fall of mankind into sin & first promise of Deliverer (Ch. 3) III. Flood – judgment of sin –– entire Earth flooded (Ch. 7-8) IV. Further rebellion – tower of Babel (Ch. 11) V. Formation of languages& cultures (Ch. 11) Genesis 1 – 11 : Events – 2000+ years of History Genesis 12 – 50 : People – 350 years of History Formation of a nation – Israel Begins with Abram (Abraham) Name = אברם = exalted father Father of those who believe Revered by 3 major religions He is held forth as example in NT of justification by faith (Romans 4, Galatians 3, Hebrews 11) Called Friend of God (2 Chronicles 20, Isaiah 41, James 2) Abram’s Background Descended from Shem (Noah’s son) Lived in Ur in Mesopotamia Called by God to leave Ur & family to go to… Destination unknown Brings father & nephew (Lot)