The Power of the Blessing

Genesis 27:26-29

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 11, 2025

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1. Components of a Biblical Blessing

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Mark 10:14 (NASB95)

And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.

Mark 10:16 (NASB95)

and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.”

Matthew 3:17 (NASB95)

2. Communicating the Blessing

A. Affection

So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

Luke 15:20 (NASB95)

B. Affirmation

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21 (NASB95)

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it.

Proverbs 3:27 (NASB95)

C. Acceptance

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Psalms 127:3 (NASB95)

When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.”

Judges 6:12 (NIV84)

D. Aspiration

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:6 (NASB95)

E. Alignment

You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.

Deuteronomy 6:7 (NASB95)