The Fire & The Knife

In this message, Pastor Seth Drewry continues the “Abraham: Journey of Faith” series by walking through Genesis 22 and Abraham’s test on Mount Moriah. Abraham leads Isaac up the mountain carrying only two things in his hands: the fire and the knife.Pastor Seth shows how this Old Testament moment points to Jesus, the Lamb of God, and reveals a God who does not demand the death of our children, but instead seeks to fully capture our hearts. He explains the cultural background of child sacrifice, why this passage separates the one true God from all false gods, and how the ram in the thicket foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.From there, Pastor Seth applies the story directly to families and the next generation. Abraham was:Available to hear God’s voiceObedient to respond, even when it didn’t make sensePrepared to walk out what God had spokenWilling to trust God completely with his son’s lifeUsing the image of Abraham carrying the fire and the knife, Pastor Seth calls parents, grandparents, and spiritual leaders to lead the next generation “up the mountain” into an encounter with God. The knife represents the Word of God—sharp, precise, and able to cut through lies, sin, and spiritual strongholds. The fire represents the Holy Spirit—God’s presence that purifies, empowers, and ignites a living, active faith.This sermon challenges believers to:Tune their ears to God’s voice and be ready to change courseRecognize that not everyone can go where God is calling you—some “donkeys” must be left behindTrust God with their children’s ultimate destiny, even as they faithfully steward and disciple themCarry both biblical truth (the knife) and Holy Spirit power (the fire), instead of settling for dry knowledge or unanchored emotionPastor Seth also presses into the New Testament pattern of the baptism in the Holy Spirit from the book of Acts, urging every believer not only to know the Word but to ask God for the fire of the Holy Spirit in their own lives. When the fire and the knife come together—Word and Spirit, truth and power—God transforms lives, strengthens families, and awakens a new generation to follow Jesus.If you’re a parent, grandparent, or anyone burdened for the next generation, “The Fire & The Knife” will help you see how to lead young people toward an encounter with God by faithfully carrying His Word and His Spirit every day.Join us next week at Believers Fellowship. The Sunday morning worship service begins each week at 10:30am. You can also stream the service online at www.bfchurch.tv/live. We are located at 16194 W Highway 10, Belleville, AR 72824To stay up-to-date with everything happening at BF, download our mobile app at www.bfchurch.tv/appFeel inspired to support the vision and mission of BF? Give online at www.bfchurch.tv/giveNeed Prayer? Contact us with your prayer request at www.bfchurch.tv/prayerBe sure to "like," "subscribe," or follow us on social media and in your favorite podcast streaming app.facebook.com/believersfellowshipaginstagram.com/believersfellowshipag