The God of Their Succeeding Race
The sermon explores the enduring nature of God's promises and the shared spiritual resources available to all believers across generations.
John Henry Jowett preaches about the unchanging covenant of God with His people, highlighting how the promise made to Abraham extends to his descendants, emphasizing that death cannot nullify God's promises in the realm of grace. He uses the analogy of a village well that continues to provide for generations without needing to be replaced, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's grace and salvation. Jowett encourages believers to tap into the spiritual resources of Abraham and the Apostle Paul, reminding them that all the strength and blessings given to these great figures are also available to every believer, enabling them to reach great heights and share in their triumph.
Text
EXODUS vi. 2-8.
"I appeared unto Abraham.... I will be to you a God." The covenant made
with the father was renewed to the children. The father's death did not
disannul the promise of the Lord. Death has no power in the realms of
grace. His moth and his rust can never destroy the ministries of Divine
love. Abraham died and was laid to rest, but the river of life flowed on,
and the bounties of the Lord never failed. The village well quenches the
thirst of many generations: and so is it through the generations with the
wells of grace and salvation. The villagers have not to dig a new well
when the patriarch dies: "the river of God is full of water."
And thus I am privileged to share the spiritual resources of Abraham, and
the still richer resources of the Apostle Paul. Nothing was given to him
that is withheld from me. He is like a great mountaineer, and he has
climbed to lofty heights; but I need not be dismayed. All the strength
that was given to him, in which he reached those lofty places, is mine
also. I may share his elevation and his triumph. "For the promise is
unto you and your children, and to all that are afar off."
Sermon Outline
- I points: - The enduring nature of God's promises - The significance of covenant in generations - Death does not nullify divine commitments
- II points: - The continuity of grace through generations - The metaphor of the village well - The river of life as a source of sustenance
- III points: - Sharing in the spiritual resources of the faithful - The legacy of Abraham and Paul - Empowerment through divine strength
- IV points: - The promise extends to all believers - Encouragement in spiritual journeys - The call to embrace God's provisions
Key Quotes
“''I appeared unto Abraham.... I will be to you a God.''” — John Henry Jowett
“''The river of God is full of water.''” — John Henry Jowett
“''For the promise is unto you and your children, and to all that are afar off.''” — John Henry Jowett
Application Points
- Reflect on the promises of God in your life and how they connect to past generations.
- Embrace the spiritual resources available to you through faith, just as Abraham and Paul did.
- Encourage others by sharing the continuity of God's grace and support in their spiritual journeys.