“Only in Our Dreams (Marriage Made in Heaven)”
Genesis 24 Dr. W. Jamie Kim
I. The People Who Played a Significant Role in Abraham’s Life
Father Terah, and missing Mom
Brothers Nahor ( who married his brother Haran’s daughter Milcah)and Haran (who passed away young) and his sons Lot and Iscah
Sara and Hagar
Pharaoh, five kings of Valley of Siddim, and Abimelech
Melchizedek and the angels
Isaac and Ishmael
God
His master servant
II. Through this Man History is Made
III. Be This Kind of Man (Woman) In This Generation!
IV. Advice for the Second in Command (by David Heenan and Warren Bennis in Co-Leaders)
Know who you are
Know your boss
Avoid major conflict
Provide not only what your boss wants but needs.
Find out what the organization needs and fill it.
Don’t sell your soul or destroy your personal life.
Follow as well as lead
Know when to stay
Know when to leave
Define what success is for you.
V. Biblical Example This Servant Has Displayed
He understood God’s heart
He understood his boss’ heart
He had his master’s confidence and trust
He prayed. He prayed. And then He prayed some more!
Then he disappeared.