The Aspects of the Blessing
Prov. 10:22
Intro: The word for “blessing” pictured God’s original plan for mankind.
1. We were created for “blessing” – not for a “curse”
Gen. 1: 27-28
Gen. 12: 3
2. The blessing was a time to pull together a group to unite them
Gen. 14: 19-20 – Abram is blessed
Deut. 33: 1-5 – Moses blesses the nation
3. The blessing was a time to call upon God’s protection from harm.
Gen. 28: 1
4. The blessing was to mark a significant milestone in one’s life
Ruth 4: 14-15
Conclusion: The basic relational elements of the blessing provide powerful
tools to communicate:
1. Acceptance
2. Protection
3. Affirmation
4. Prosperity
5. Favor
6. Unity
Pastor Stephen Galvano
Rochester Christian Church Ministries International
www.rccm.org
pastor@rccm.org