Reshaped by the Gospel // Genesis: Unfiltered

Series - Genesis: Unfiltered
Scriptures - Genesis 30
Presenter - Pastor Matt Surber
Date - November 3, 2024

Today, we explore Genesis 30 to see how the gospel radically redefines our identity and frees us from harmful patterns like envy and jealousy. This passage may not seem life-changing at first glance, but it reveals critical truths about the human heart. In the lives of Rachel, Leah, Jacob, and Laban, we see envy kill intimacy and jealousy isolate, as each one struggles for personal gain. Yet, the gospel offers redemption, grounding our worth in Christ rather than in what we can achieve.

Join us as we uncover the transformative power of the gospel, which frees us from competition and comparison to live for God’s glory and the benefit of others.

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Sermon Notes

Gospel: Who I am is not determined by what I do, what I do is determined by who I am.

  1. Envy Kills (v2-13)
    Envy: Wanting something that belongs to another person
  2. Jealousy Isolates
    Jealousy: Fear that something will be taken away from us.
  3. The Gospel Redeems

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As we close out the Genesis: Unfiltered series, we tackle one of the most difficult and uncomfortable chapters in the Bible: Genesis 34. This passage, marked by sin, violence, and brokenness, offers no clear heroes and doesn’t even mention God. Yet, through the story of Jacob and his family, we see the consequences of partial obedience and the heavy cost of moral failure.

In this message, we explore four key negatives in Jacob’s life—his hot-and-cold faith, moral inconsistencies, fear of the world’s opinion, and disregard for God’s call to holiness. Despite Jacob’s failures, God’s grace remains steadfast, showing us that even in our mess, God works to fulfill His promises.

Join us as we reflect on the dangers of living a life disconnected from God and discover how walking with Him leads to faith, consistency, and a life set apart for His glory.

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Jacob: A Man in Process // Genesis: Unfiltered

As we close out the Genesis: Unfiltered series, we tackle one of the most difficult and uncomfortable chapters in the Bible: Genesis 34. This passage, marked by sin, violence, and brokenness, offers no clear heroes and doesn’t even mention God. Yet, through the story of Jacob and his family, we see the consequences of partial obedience and the heavy cost of moral failure.

In this message, we explore four key negatives in Jacob’s life—his hot-and-cold faith, moral inconsistencies, fear of the world’s opinion, and disregard for God’s call to holiness. Despite Jacob’s failures, God’s grace remains steadfast, showing us that even in our mess, God works to fulfill His promises.

Join us as we reflect on the dangers of living a life disconnected from God and discover how walking with Him leads to faith, consistency, and a life set apart for His glory.

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Jacob: A Man in Process // Genesis: Unfiltered

As we close out the Genesis: Unfiltered series, we tackle one of the most difficult and uncomfortable chapters in the Bible: Genesis 34. This passage, marked by sin, violence, and brokenness, offers no clear heroes and doesn’t even mention God. Yet, through the story of Jacob and his family, we see the consequences of partial obedience and the heavy cost of moral failure.

In this message, we explore four key negatives in Jacob’s life—his hot-and-cold faith, moral inconsistencies, fear of the world’s opinion, and disregard for God’s call to holiness. Despite Jacob’s failures, God’s grace remains steadfast, showing us that even in our mess, God works to fulfill His promises.

Join us as we reflect on the dangers of living a life disconnected from God and discover how walking with Him leads to faith, consistency, and a life set apart for His glory.

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