This past Sunday, we continued our series on the life of Abraham, looking at God’s audacious claim that 99-year-old Abraham and 90-year-old Sarah are going to have a son and be the father not just of a nation, but of nations. What does this all mean? Why is circumcision involved? And what does it mean for Abraham to live blamelessly before a holy God?
REFLECTION: Where are you living in a way that is inconsistent with your new identity? What do you need to cut off?
Where are you performing to be accepted?
Where do you need God to reveal Himself as El Shaddai to you today?
Where can you live more daringly for Jesus this week?
FURTHER UP, FURTHER IN: Take time this week to linger with God over these questions: What do you think of Hirsch’s statement that the Christian life is a “daring exploit”? Has that been your experience of your life/walk/journey with Jesus? If not, why not? What is missing and why? Where can you live like Jesus more daringly this week? How can you experience God as El Shaddai? Share with your household, church family, and/or Going Deeper Group.