The Visit

Bible Text: Genesis 21:1, 2 | Preacher: Pastor Gifford Dennison | 1. This verse is the first Mention of the word "visit" in the Bible. 2. What is the biblical Meaning of the word "visit?" a. To be Mindful of someone or something. b. It is a word that describes a Master's relationship with a subordinate. c. The word "visit" has the idea of causing considerable Modification in a person's circumstances. d. The "visit" conveys something to the subordinate that is either a Miraculous Mercy or alternatively, a Misery Meted out. 3. A Model of a biblical "visit." 4. The New Testament Mandate to "visit." a. How Might we "visit?" b. We are to keep our eyes open for genuine needs that we can Minister to. c. We can "visit" by helping Medically or Monetarily. d. All these Means are what the Bible calls "visiting."