Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

Back drop: Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

Hebrew 1:4-8 Men that stood out in the faith department!

John 4:48–54 ““Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.” The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living. When he inquired as to the time when his son got better, they said to him, “Yesterday, at one in the afternoon, the fever left him.” Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” So he and his whole household believed. This was the second sign Jesus performed after coming from Judea to Galilee.”

1, Abel: Sacrificial faith

a. He brought firstlings of his flock and of their fat portions (Gen4:4)

b. His offering was proved to be more acceptable than Cains…Why?

c. Abels ATTITUDE & MANNER of life compared to Cains offering.

d. The above illustrations show that we are judged by our gifts AND offerings to the Lord, which shows there are diferrances between MORE ACCEPTABLE & APPROVABLE gifts as righteousness!

e. The right attitude: What pleases God in our sacrificial giving?

d. Abel’s Faith: even through VIOLENT death: Cain could not muzzle or prevent the message of faith from going forth! Lets examine ourselvers! What type of offering do you give to the Lord when you are have your death situations?

Note: Di Autes- (RSV interpretation): Is the right understanding. Refers to faith, but the WORD “Faith” does not occur in the text!

2. Enoch: Walked with God (Gen5:24): He was briefly mentioned, but he stands out!

a. He pleased God: Although briely mentioned, before he was taken, God noted that He was pleased with him!

b. Faith built on a MUTUAL TRUST: There is “TRUE communication.” This could not exsist without faith!

c. Come to Christ moment: Not just a moment in time, but was “Faith completed” for eternity on the & 7th day when we were commanded to rest in him!

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