Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Text: Genesis 15:9-11

Bible Reading for Today: Psalm 16:1, 2,5 & 11 (NLT)

Text: Genesis 15:9-11

1. Covenants—
2. Two parties, one strong and independent; one weak and dependent
3. Animals used for this covenant were the same animals prescribed for the sin sacrifice
4. The “flaming torch” and “smoking firepot” appear later, to lead Israel out of Egypt (a pillar of fire and a cloud of smoke)
5. Two parties walk through the pooled blood of the animals
6. Declaring the life and death consequences of keeping the Covenant
7. But…. God puts Abram into a deep sleep. Now it’s all on God

1. What’s being promised?
2. Genesis 13:14-16

1. Vultures
2. Unclean bird
3. Likened to demonic spirits (Revelation 18:2)
4. Trying to disrupt the covenant ceremony
5. Abram drove them away

1. God has made promises to us (you).
2. John 10:10—God’s plan for us is to have a rich and satisfying life
3. Satan tries to “steal, kill and destroy” John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8
4. Satan has “vultures” or “schemes 2 Corinthians 2:11
5. We are to “draw near to God” James 4:8
6. We are to “guard our heart” Proverbs 4:23

Questions for consideration:

1. What are the promises of God you are hanging on to today?
2. What “vultures” are trying to steal, kill or destroy God’s promises to you?
3. What are you doing to “draw near” to God or to “guard your heart?”