Family Drama – Abraham
Family Drama - "Abraham"
Texts: Matthew 1:1–2; Genesis 12–17 BIG IDEA: Jesus comes from a long line of broken people to redeem broken people. Your failure has a reason. Your failure has a season. Your failure isn’t the meaning. POINT 1 — FAILURE HAS A REASON God Works Through What Broke You Abraham • Lied about Sarah (Gen. 12, 20) • Took Hagar and produced Ishmael (Gen. 16) • God used his failures to expose areas still needing trust and formation Quote: “God doesn’t waste the failures you want to forget — He uses them to build the faith you’re going to need.” POINT 2 — FAILURE IS A SEASON Grace Won’t Leave You Stuck Here Abraham • Lived decades between the promise and fulfillment • The in-between wasn’t punishment — it was preparation • God renamed him before he saw the promise Quote: “Just because you’re in a failing season doesn’t mean you’re living a failing life.” POINT 3 — FAILURE ISN’T THE MEANING Jesus Redefines Your Story Abraham • Remembered for faith, not failure (Hebrews 11) • God reframes his story • Jesus is called “Son of Abraham”
Sermon Description
Ever feel like you’ve messed up too much for God to use you?
This week’s message, “The Family You Didn’t See Coming,” looks at the genealogy of Jesus — a list filled with broken, messy, imperfect people. And yet God used every single one of them to bring redemption into the world.
We talk about Abraham’s failures, your own stories of fear and disappointment, and the shocking transformation of John Newton — the slave trader who wrote Amazing Grace.
If you’re new to faith or just coming back to church, this message is for you.
Jesus meets us in our failures, walks with us through our seasons, and rewrites our story with grace.
Bible References: Matthew 1:1–2; Genesis 12:1–3; Genesis 16; Genesis 17; Hebrews 11
Small Group Discussion Questions
What’s one moment in your life that felt like a failure at the time but makes more sense in hindsight?
Why do you think we often assume failure means God is done with us?
Which point hit you hardest: Failure has a reason, a season, or isn’t the meaning? Why?
How does Abraham’s story encourage you in areas where you feel stuck or afraid?
What is one part of your story you want Jesus to redefine this year?
Scripture References: Matthew 1:1–2; Genesis 12; Genesis 16–17; Hebrews 11; 2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Deep Journal Questions
What failure still feels “final” to you? What might Jesus be trying to redeem in that area?
Where do you sense God forging you right now, even if it feels uncomfortable?