Message Notes

THE PROMISES OF THE LORD

1. An undertaking concerning the future

2. An assurance of the future

3. Word of promise from God

THE PROMISE OF A SON

1. The promise of an heir (Genesis 15:4b)

2. Sarah shall have a son (Genesis 18:10b)

REACTION OF SARAH ON OVERHEARING THIS WORD

1. Abraham and Sarah were old, well-advanced in age (Genesis 18:11a)

2. She was past the child-bearing age (Genesis 18:11b)

3. Sarah laughed within herself
“After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?” (Genesis 18:12)

QUERY OF THE LORD

1. Why did Sarah laugh, saying,
“Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old?” (Genesis 18:13)

2. “Is there anything too hard for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14)

SARAH’S DENIAL

1. “I did not laugh” (Genesis 18:15a)

2. She was afraid (Genesis 18:15b)

THE LORD’S INSISTENCE

1. “You did laugh” (Genesis 18:15c)

2. The Lord was right!

SOME REASONS WHY WE DO NOT BELIEVE THE LORD’S PROMISES

1. Lack of faith (unbelief)

2. Doubts entertained

3. Lack of knowledge of God

LEARNING TO BELIEVE IN THE LORD

1. Cultivate knowledge of God

2. Develop faith

3. Deepen relationship with God

4. Pray more