Pastor West explores Genesis 14, focusing on Abram’s rescue of his nephew Lot from a coalition of powerful kings. He describes how Abram, acting as a prototypical hero, led a small group of 318 men to defeat an unstoppable army through faith and divine intervention. His narrative is presented as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate rescuer who leaves safety to save those captured by wickedness. His sermon also highlights Abram’s encounter with the priest-king Melchizedek and his firm...

Colonial Presbyterian Church

Colonial Presbyterian Church

GENESIS: IN PURSUIT OF THE ONE - Genesis 14:1-24 - Pastor Jim West

FEB 22, 202636 MIN
Colonial Presbyterian Church

GENESIS: IN PURSUIT OF THE ONE - Genesis 14:1-24 - Pastor Jim West

FEB 22, 202636 MIN

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Pastor West explores Genesis 14, focusing on Abram’s rescue of his nephew Lot from a coalition of powerful kings. He describes how Abram, acting as a prototypical hero, led a small group of 318 men to defeat an unstoppable army through faith and divine intervention. His narrative is presented as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate rescuer who leaves safety to save those captured by wickedness. His sermon also highlights Abram’s encounter with the priest-king Melchizedek and his firm refusal to accept rewards from the King of Sodom. Ultimately, he encourages believers to prioritize God’s glory over worldly gain and to trust in the Good Shepherd who pursues those who have gone astray.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org