Sermon Tone Analysis
Overall tone of the sermon
This automated analysis scores the text on the likely presence of emotional, language, and social tones. There are no right or wrong scores; this is just an indication of tones readers or listeners may pick up from the text.
A score of 0.5 or higher indicates the tone is likely present.
Emotion Tone
Anger
0.11UNLIKELY
Disgust
0.05UNLIKELY
Fear
0.06UNLIKELY
Joy
0.71LIKELY
Sadness
0.52LIKELY
Language Tone
Analytical
0.76LIKELY
Confident
0UNLIKELY
Tentative
0.3UNLIKELY
Social Tone
Openness
0.77LIKELY
Conscientiousness
0.95LIKELY
Extraversion
0.08UNLIKELY
Agreeableness
0.79LIKELY
Emotional Range
0.81LIKELY
Tone of specific sentences
Tones
Emotion
Language
Social Tendencies
Anger
< .5
.5 - .6
.6 - .7
.7 - .8
.8 - .9
> .9
Intro:
TS: We have seen God’s plan move forward with the birth of Isaac.
Next chapter is a great test of Abraham’s faith, but before we get there, we have this interlude.
However, don’t miss the point of this text.
The end of ch 21 of Genesis has several lessons for us.
1st Pagans notice God’s blessings.
Then, Abraham and his neighbors make a treaty
Finally, we will see God worshipped as He reveals a new title.
When They Notice
EX: Abimelech and Phicol noticed God’s blessings were with Abraham.
God had visibly blessed and been with Abraham
He was known and had made God known.
They acknowledged God’s role in Abraham’s success.
Abraham had lived life in such a way that God got the glory.
For his wealth
For his children
For his success
This moved them to seek peace
They didn’t want to be at odds with one so blessed by God
They don’t seem to begin worshipping God, but they have moved in the right direction.
They acknowledge the reality
They acknowledge the blessings
AP: We should let God’s glory be known
Live in a way that display’s Him to the world
Live like Jesus lived
When they look at our lives, they should see Jesus.
We live and move in this world by doing what Jesus did
compassionate
Be moved by others needs.
meet needs when possible
Submissive to the Father
Obey God
Obey His word
Call others to repentence
Give God the glory when He blesses.
When they see the outward signs of God’s work in our lives, point people to Christ
Point people to Christ
Be ready to answer their questions:
When Conflicts Arise
EX: Abraham and Abimelech talked bluntly of their issues.
Gen 21:2
EX: Abraham and Abimelech talked bluntly of their issues.
Water was a precious commodity.
Tribal wars had been fought over it
Ownership and use of a well was vital
They formed a treaty
Non-aggression
They wanted peace
They wanted free and equitable treatment
Ownership of wells
Abraham set aside the lambs and formally declared/bought the wells.
This was a guarantee and secured the usage rights
AP: We need to deal with conflict
It is up to us to work to keep the peace.
Don’t seek revenge
forgive
Let is pass
Leave it in God’s hands
Live at peace
Seek peace when possible
Live in peace with your family, neighbors, and coworkers
Do good
Even to enemies
Treat others well
What is the golden rule?
When God is Worshiped
Tree planted to memorialize the treaty
Physical Reminder
Memorial as a living reminder of the treaty
God called on as The Everlasting God
Abraham worshipped God
He acknowledged as the source of it all
He used the tree as a place of worship
Everlasting God
reminder of the unbreakable and everlasting nature of the covenant God had made with Abraham
AP: God is Everlasting
He is eternal
He will carry out His word and fulfill His promises
Believe it
Expect it
Conclusion:
< .5
.5 - .6
.6 - .7
.7 - .8
.8 - .9
> .9