Message Notes

YAG RETREAT 2006
Theme: Money Matters
Venue: Changi Village Hotel
Date: 11-13 May 2006         
Session #6

D. OUTSTANDING EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL AND WEALTHY PEOPLE IN THE SCRIPTURES

1. Reasons for looking at Biblical Examples

a) Much to learn from them

b) Encouragement to the heart

c) Challenge to emulate their example of faith

d) Better Biblical examples than secular examples

2. The Patriarchs of Israel

a) Abraham                Genesis 13:2; 24:1

i) Blessing of the Lord

ii) Obedience of Abraham      Genesis 26:5

iii) Unspoilt by wealth           Hebrews 11:8-10

b) Isaac                      Genesis 26:12-13

i) Blessing of the Lord                                             Genesis 26:4, 2

ii) Trust in the Lord (initial)                                     Genesis 26:24-25

iii) Unable to sustain deep spiritual faith in old age   Genesis 27

c) Jacob                     Genesis 30:30, 43; 33:11

i) Blessing of the Lord

ii) Grace of the Lord

iii) Faith in the Lord