Title: Faith in God Hebrews 11:1-12
1Faith in GodHebrews 111-12
- by
- Rev. Ronald O. McCants, Teacher
21. What is hoped for in faith?
- 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen. - NIV Now faith is confidence in what we hope for
and assurance about what we do not see.
3Faith
- Even in ordinary affairs of life, and in science
too, men act, and must act, to a great extent on
faith it is essential for success, and certainly
for all great achievements. - Faith always has been the mark of God's servants,
from the beginning of the world.
4- Faith is taking the first step even when you
don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther
King, Jr.
5Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.Â
Helen Keller
62. What kind of report did the elders obtained?
- 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
- LIVING TRANSLATION Through their faith, the
people in days of old earned a good reputation.
73. The worlds were framed by what?
- 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds
were framed by the word of God, so that things
which are seen were not made of things which do
appear.
8- Genesis 11Â In the beginning God created the
heavens and the earth. - And God said, "Let there beÂ
- Psalm 339Â For he spoke, and it came to be he
commanded, and it stood firm.
9The introduction of Jealousy into the world. It
kills.
- Was Abel's sacrifice better than Cain?
- 4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent
sacrifice than Cain,
10Did Enoch see death or did he die?
- 5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should
not see death and was not found, because God had
translated him for before his translation he had
this testimony, that he pleased God.
11John 851
- Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will
never see death."
12What must we do to come to God?
- 6 But without faith it is impossible to
please him for he that cometh to God must
believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of
them that diligently seek him.Â
13Breaking Barriers
- Nothing is impossible, the word itself says
- 'I'm possible'!
- Audrey Hepburn
14Galatians 39
- So all who put their faith in Christ share the
same blessing Abraham received because of his
faith.
157. What will God do for people who diligently
seek him?
- He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek
him. - Hebrews 116c
168. What did Noah do to save his household or
family?
- 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things
not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark
to the saving of his house by the which he
condemned the world, and became heir of the
righteousness which is by faith.
17Read Genesis 69-22
- Jesus Christ, our Ark of salvation. Jesus said
I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will
be saved (John 109)
189. Did Abraham know where he was going?
- 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place
he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed
and went, even though he did not know where he
was going.
1910. What were the names of Abraham's two son's
with him in the land of promise?
- 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise,
as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles
with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the
same promise
20Genesis 127Â
- The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your
offspring I will give this land." So he built an
altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
2111. Abraham looked for a city built by who?
- 10 For he looked for a city which hath
foundations, whose builder and maker is God.Â
2212. Sarah had a baby when she was young or old?
- 11 Through faith also Sara herself received
strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a
child when she was past age, because she judged
him faithful who had promised.Â
23Genesis 212
- Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham
in his old age, at the very time God had promised
him.
24- Health is the greatest gift,
- contentment the greatest wealth,
- faithfulness the
- best relationship.
25- God always gives His best to those who leave the
choice with him. - Jim Elliot
26Believe
- Skepticism has kept me from believing in true
love - one that is pure and enduring. However, I
never doubted my grandparents relationship. They
had love down pat. Their relationship was based
on a devotion and passionate affection, which not
everyone is blessed to experience.
27Good NewsFaith is Believing
- 22 Have faith in God, Jesus answered. 23
Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this
mountain, Go, throw yourself into the sea, and
does not doubt in their heart but believes that
what they say will happen, it will be done for
them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask
for in prayer, believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.
28God bless you