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Heroic Heroic FaithFaithHebrews 11:13-22
Hebrews ReviewHebrews ReviewTheme:
The supremacy and sufficiency of God's Son
Purpose:To exhort and encourage struggling believers to remain loyal to Jesus Christ
Last Two WeeksLast Two WeeksHeb 10:26-39
Warn us of serious consequences for faithlessness
Heb 11:1-12Encourage us with inspiring
examples of faithfulness
""faithfaith" in Heb 11" in Heb 11"a consistent attitude of
trust in the character and promises of God which
leads to obedient action."
Our PassageOur Passagevv13-16 faithful wandering of
Abraham's family
vv 17-19 CLIMAX of Abe's faith
vv 20-22 faithfulness of Abe's immediate descendents
• A rough past
• A gracious promise
• Belief brings justification
• Yet obedience still a struggle
Who's Abraham?Who's Abraham?
Who do you like better…Who do you like better…
• A rough past
• A gracious promise
• Belief brings justification
• Yet obedience still a struggle
A Hero a lot like us!A Hero a lot like us!
The Test - Gen 22The Test - Gen 224 Characteristics
• Sudden
• Unexpected
• Illogical
• Aimed at Abe's most sensitive spot
The Test - Gen 22The Test - Gen 22Abe's Options:
• Disobey/Stall
• Obey God
The Test - Gen 22The Test - Gen 22Abe's Choice: OBEY
• Immediately (22:3a)
• Unhesitatingly (22:4)
The Test - Gen 22The Test - Gen 22Abe's Choice: OBEY
• Immediately (22:3a)
• Unhesitatingly (22:4)
• Fully (22:10)
The Test - Gen 22The Test - Gen 22HOW?! Hebrews 11:17-19
How did he do it?How did he do it?Abraham was faithful because
he trusted…
…in the character of God
…in the promises of God
TRUST in God's TRUST in God's CHARACTERCHARACTER
• Sovereign
• All Powerful
• Righteous
• Good
• Faithful
• All Knowing
• Loving
• Gracious
etc…
TRUST in God's TRUST in God's PROMISESPROMISES
1 Corinthians 10:13
"No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful,
who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that
you will be able to endure it."
TRUST in God's TRUST in God's PROMISESPROMISES
Romans 8:28
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who
love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
TRUST in God's TRUST in God's PROMISESPROMISES
Mathew 6:31-33“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will
we wear for clothing?’ …for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. “But seek first His kingdom
and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
TRUST in God's TRUST in God's PROMISESPROMISES
Revelation 2:26-27"He who overcomes, and he who keeps My
deeds until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations; and he shall
rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to pieces, as I also have received authority from My Father."
How do we do it?How do we do it?We can be heroes of the faith
if we'll trust…
…in the character of God
…in the promises of God