The Greater Reproach of Christ

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Read: Hebrews 11:23-26

Hebrews 11:23–26 ESV

23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.

Main Point: To FOLLOW Christ is GREATER than anything the world has to OFFER.

1. Being GREATER starts with FAITH. (Hebrews 11:23-24)

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2. Being GREATER is about your PRIORITIES. (Hebrews 11:25)

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3. Being GREATER depends on your IDENTITY. (Hebrews 11:26)

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Response: How big is your FAITH? How aligned are your PRIORITIES? What is your IDENTITY?

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Let’s pray.