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This week’s service transitions into a new era in the book of Genesis, marking the death of Abraham and the rise of the next generation: Isaac, Jacob, and Esau. The message explores the sovereignty of God in "flipping the script" on cultural norms and offers a profound perspective on what it means to live a life that is truly "full." The sermon challenges believers to stop "marching to the grave" and start "marching to glory," living with the assurance that death is not the end, but a gathering to our people.

Service Breakdown:

- Worship and Music: The service features a powerful time of worship with the song "I Speak Jesus," declaring peace over fear and anxiety, followed by the hymn "Blessed Redeemer."

- Bible Reading: The congregation reads from Romans 9:1-13, a passage where Paul discusses the sorrow he feels for Israel and explains God's election through the line of Isaac and Jacob.

- Children’s Corner: The lesson comes from Matthew 8, telling the story of Jesus sleeping during a storm. The leader teaches that true peace isn't just a "pep talk"—it is the permanent presence of God that remains calm even when the thunder rolls.

- The Message: Preaching from Genesis 25, the pastor covers the death of Abraham, the genealogy of Ishmael, and the birth of twins Jacob and Esau. The sermon highlights how God often bypasses cultural expectations—like the firstborn birthright—to fulfill His divine purposes (the older serving the younger).

Key Moments & Themes

- Flipping the Script: The sermon identifies a recurring biblical theme where God chooses the younger over the older (Abel, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, David). This points ultimately to the "Second Adam" (Jesus) succeeding where the first Adam failed.

- Dying "Full": Abraham died "an old man and full." The message explains that this word means "satiated" or satisfied—like someone who has finished a good meal. It is a picture of a believer who lays down their life with no regrets, trusting entirely in God's sovereignty.

- The Cave of Machpelah: Abraham is buried by his sons Isaac and Ishmael in the Cave of Machpelah. The sermon explains that being "gathered to his people" is more than just a burial; it is a promise of the heavenly reunion awaiting all saints.

- The "Dash": The pastor reflects on the "dash" on a tombstone—the time between birth and death. The focus is not on the quantity of years, but the quality of a life lived for Christ.

Call to Action

How are you living your "dash"? Are you living in fear of the inevitable, or are you living a life "satiated" and satisfied in God's plan? We invite you to embrace the peace that Jesus offers—peace that lasts through the storms of life and carries us into eternity.