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Podcast: The Watford Church of Christ Podcast
Episode: "Why would God curse himself?", Genesis 15, Malcolm Cox
Description: A sermon for the Watford church of Christ
Introduction
God more a focus than Abram
What's going on?!
Chapter 13/14 context:
Reconnection with God after Egypt
Generosity with Lot
Courage to rescue Lot
Melchizedek / King of Sodom
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Explanation
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God shows his approval of how Abram handled Lot's complaint, his need to be rescued and the demands of the king of Sodom.
Shield - You do not need to shield yourself.
Abram is a warrior for Lot, but God is a warrior for Abram.
Reward - "I am your reward"
Abram successful in business, but success with God is a...