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Introduction
Sermon Proposition: Since the Lord has given to us his Son, we ought to receive this gracious gift and treasure him above all other things in this life
I. God's gracious gift to Abraham and Sarah was a son, Isaac
God's gift was promised - God promised Abraham and Sarah a son (Gen. 21:1, 2)
God's gift was miraculous - born to them in their old age (Gen. 21:5, 7)
God's gift was purposeful - the child of the covenant (Gen. 21:4)
God's gift was joyful - Isaac means, "He laughs" (Gen. 21:6)
II. God's gracious gift to us is his only Son, Jesus Christ
God's gift was promised - the prophets foretold his birth and his advent (Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6)
God's gift was miraculous - Christ's mother was a young virgin (Luke 1:34-35)
God's gift was purposeful - Christ's birth was for our salvation
(Matthew 1:21)
God's gift was joyful - Christ's birth brought joy (Luke 2:10-11)
III. So What? Have you received God's gracious gift?
God's gift to us is his new covenant promise to give new life to those who receive his Son (John 1:12-13)
God's gift to us is the miraculous new birth, by the grace of the Holy Spirit (John 3:3; John 3:5)
God's gift to us is purposeful - for our salvation (Rom. 6:23)
God's gift to us is for our joy (Is. 35:10; Rom. 15:13)
Conclusion

Speaker: Grant Goble

February 16, 2025

Genesis 21:1-7'>Genesis 21:1-7

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