From Wandering to Winning: Embracing the Promise

Embracing the Promise

From Wandering to Winning – 4 Decisions Our Church Must Make

January 15, 2023

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Last week: God called Abram to an incredible life, but he had to choose that over a comfortable life.

To go from wandering to winning, you must…
the Promise

Genesis 17:1-3 NLT

To Embrace the Promise:
like you can’t

With God, you can’t lose! He holds the result, the problems of your life.

Romans 4:20 NLT

Genesis 17:4-5 NLT

Abram’s name changed from “exalted father” to Abraham, “father of a multitude.” His story was rewritten.

To Embrace the Promise:
Remember your

For those who are saved, we have been made new and this defines our life.

2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT

Have you embraced the promises of God in your life?

Romans 4:20-25 NLT

The ultimate promise is that he will give you eternal life, if you will trust in Jesus.

Discussion Questions:

1. God promised Abram two main things: Land and a Family Line that would impact the world. What is so important and significant about these two promises in the ancient world?
2. If land and a family line were so important back then, what promises of God are important now?
3. Does God give us these promises through Jesus? If so, how?
4. Abram embraced the promise by “Living Like he Can’t Lose.” How can we live this way in light of who God is and his promises for us?
5. When Abram’s name changed to Abraham, his identity changed from his past to his future. How does our new name in Christ change our identity in the same way?
6. How can you personally or the church as a group of believers actively live out the promises of God this week? This year?