Sermon Series – Jacob, Punk to Patriarch
Jacob’s journey to faith and accepting his place in God’s plan is full of schemes, betrayal, and family dysfunction. Yet, in the midst of the mess, God remains steadfast- offering relationship, provision, purpose, and new life. In Jacob’s story, we see our own mess and God’s saving grace for us as well.
Message: Unlimited Blessing
Scriptures: Genesis 27:1-38
Offered 9/04/16 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Sarasota Florida
There is a pathos in this text, for the sons as well as for the father. It lies in the awareness that nobody wants to live a life that is unblessed. Nobody wants a life without the special words and gestures that bind that life to a precious past and a promised future.
– Walter Brueggemann from his commentary on Genesis
This message also references the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12), Psalm 103:1-5, and Ephesians 1:3-14
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I’m excited to now offer mp3’s of my Sunday messages. A huge thank you to Leon and my brothers and sisters at Trinity United Methodist Church, Sarasota for all their help in making this possible. If you’re ever in Sarasota, please drop by for worship Sundays at 9am or 10:30am, or drop by during the week for a chat or small group. You and those you love are always welcome.
© 2016 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia
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