"Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen." (Hebrews 11:1 HCSB) These are very familiar words to most Christians. We learn them in Sunday School, they become the meat of Bible studies, and numerous sermons are based on them. But...
In last week's lesson on faith, we discovered that faith is the means of accessing things that we EXPECT to happen. Now let's take a look at the rest of this verse: "Now faith is . . . The proof of what is not seen." (Hebrews 11:1b HCSB) Okay. So what does THAT...
In last week's lesson on faith, we discovered that when you put your faith in God's promises, you have just given yourself the "proof" you need for it to become a reality. But does it really work? The writer of Hebrews will now spend most of the rest of the chapter...
In last week's lesson on faith, looking at the second half of Hebrews 11:2, we discovered that if you desire to be able to believe in Jesus' saving power, just as the Biblical patriarchs did, then spend some time getting to know Him. Experience Him in your life....
In last week's lesson on faith looking at the second half of Hebrews 11:3, we discovered that creation, the coming forth of tangible things out of the invisible by the Word of God, is the evidence we need that God is powerful enough to change our circumstances. We can...
In last week's lesson on faith, looking at Hebrews 11:6, we discovered that if we want to please our Lord and Creator, we must first have FAITH in Him. We must first BELIEVE that He exists, we must BELIEVE in His gifts for us, and we must make use of those gifts, for...
In last week's lesson on faith, looking at Hebrews 11:4, we discovered that God requires a humble heart. He asks that we give out of love. But most importantly, He asks that our offerings be given in FAITH-faith in the promise of redemption through Jesus' blood! Let's...
In last week's lesson on faith, looking at Hebrews 11:6, we learned from Enoch that faith in God comes by developing a relationship with God. Let's go to Heb. 11:7 and see what Noah has to teach us: "By faith Noah, after being warned about what was not yet seen, in...
In last week's lesson on faith, looking at Hebrews 11:7, we learned from Noah that faith in God is so rooted in a friendship with God that when He speaks, no matter what He says, you will both recognize His voice and obey without questioning. Let's go to Heb. 11:8-10...
In last week's lesson on faith, looking at Hebrews 11:7, we learned from Abraham that faith in God means we are willing to fulfill our eternal role, even if we have no idea what the big picture might be. Now let's go to Heb. 11:11-12 for the next lesson in faith, this...