Phil Firth - Sunday, 13 June 2021
Like Father, Like Son
Scripture References: Genesis 26:1-35, Isaiah 41:4-14, Romans 5:14-17
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CloseLike father, like son’ – you cannot avoid the phrase when you read the one chapter in the Bible devoted to Isaac and his life! The account is not chronological, but it is structured theologically – and the resemblance to the life of Abraham is obvious. The most obvious similarity is this: same LORD who chooses, sustains, commits, delivers, remains faithful, is consistent in grace and mercy – TICK! That truth inevitably leads to another ‘like father, like son’ resemblance, one in which the son is unlike his human father/ancestor and everything like his Father, and for our benefit and blessing!
Scripture References: Genesis 26:1-35, Isaiah 41:4-14, Romans 5:14-17
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