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