Bible examples of generational decline
- Abraham, Isaac, Esau
- Genesis 12:7; 13:4, 18; 22:9 – Abraham’s faith
- Genesis 26:25; 25:28 – Though still faithful, Isaac was more focused on worldly things than his father.
- Genesis 25:29-34 – Esau had no regard for his birthright.
- David, Solomon, Rehoboam
- Acts 13:22
- I Kings 1:5-6; 11:1-6 – David didn’t rebuke his sons in the way he should have.
- I Kings 14:22-24
- Israel
How does this happen?
- Time is viewed differently
- Authority is viewed differently
- Genesis 12:4 – “So Abram went forth as the Lord had spoken to him.”
- Matthew 15:8-9; II Timothy 3:5-7; Romans 10:1-3
- A different focus in life
How do we stop the decline?
- For the third generation …
- Study and teach – Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:7
- In everything you do, be teaching!
- Study and teach – Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:7
- For the second generation …
- Try to remember your place – Revelation 3:14-19
- For the first generation …
- Hold onto your faith – I Peter 5:5-9