Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for December 1, 2024

Christmas Series

The Gospel Preached Beforehand

Genesis 17:3-8

1. Indication Gen. 17:3-8

• name change: “exalted father” to “father of a multitude”
• from looking back to looking forward
• verification that seems to lag grievously

2. Inclusion Rom. 4:8-25

• Abraham’s justification (Gen. 15:6; 17:23-27)
• sheer grace for both Jew and Gentile
• fully persuaded

3. Anticipation Gal. 3:8

• the old, old story (Gen. 12:1-3; 15:5)
• the good news of forgiveness and eternal life (Gen. 22:8, 5)
• “…so let’s all praise the Lord!” (L. Loeb)

4. So What?

• Because the symphony of Scripture reaches its ultimate crescendo in Christ, worship His majesty and magnificence this Christmas.
• Treasure the accuracy of God’s revelation regarding the advent of atoning and resurrecting power through the person and work of Jesus (Gal. 4:4).
• “O tell me the story that never grows old, the story of One whom the prophets foretold; The horn of salvation, the Sceptre and Star, the Light in the darkness they saw from afar. It never grows old, it never grows old. The story of Jesus will never grow old!” (J. Gray)