Breaking Free from Lying - God's Covenants | RIOT Podcast Ep 190 | Christian Discipleship Podcast

𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁
𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗧 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗽. 𝟭𝟵𝟬 - "𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀"

In last week's episode, we had a thought-provoking discussion on how Christians should approach their work. If you missed it, make sure to check it out. Two weeks ago, we explored Genesis 24 and the beautiful love story of Isaac and Rebekah. Although you might expect us to cover Chapter 25 this week, we're actually jumping ahead to Genesis 26.

In Genesis 25, several significant events take place: Abraham marries Keturah, ensures his children with concubines receive gifts and are sent away, and secures Isaac as the rightful heir. Isaac inherits Abraham's wealth and the covenant blessing from God. The chapter concludes with Abraham's death at 175 and a summary of his genealogy.

Now, let's dive into Genesis 26, where we see Isaac repeating a mistake his father made—lying about his wife Rebekah out of fear. We'll read verses 1-11 and discuss the lessons from this chapter.

True faith is always tested, either by temptations within or trials around us, as stated in James 1:1-18. God tests us to bring out the best, while Satan tempts us to bring out the worst. Each generation faces similar tests, revealing that human nature doesn't change.

Isaac faced a famine and, like his father Abraham, was tempted to leave the land God promised. Instead, God told him to stay, promising blessings and protection. Isaac's journey and struggles remind us that faith involves trusting God's promises, even when tempted to rely on our own solutions.

In verses 7-11, we see Isaac lying about Rebekah being his sister, fearing for his life. This act of deception highlights his struggle with faith. Despite this, God blessed Isaac because of His covenant with Abraham, just as He blesses us through Jesus Christ.

We'll also explore the concept of the New Covenant, predicted by prophets like Jeremiah and fulfilled by Jesus. This covenant brings forgiveness, a changed heart, and a direct relationship with God.

Join us as we unpack Genesis 26 further and discuss how Isaac's experiences and the New Covenant shape our understanding of faith, obedience, and God's unwavering promises. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest episodes!
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