Faith part 3

Faith part 3 Pastor Tyson Bloor / General Hebrews / Faith / Hebrews 11:17-40 From Abraham to Joseph Hebrews 11:17-22 NASB95 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; it was he to whom it was said, "IN ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE CALLED." He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which he also received him back as a type. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come. By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. Genesis 22:5 NASB95 Abraham said to his young men, "Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go over there; and we will worship and return to you." v 20 we see Issac blessing Jacob and Esau, no mention of the deception that took place or of the controversy, just the forward site of the patriarch giving a blessing that looked into the distant future. v 21 we see the same being done by Jacob, the blessing done here goes against the natural order of birth as what happened with Jacob and Esau but there was no deception this time, even though Joseph tried to ensure Manasseh would get the greater blessing, Jacob crossed his hands changing the order, the blessing was for the future in a long distance away, words spoken in faith. v 22 we Joseph speak about the exodus and how he wanted his bones to rest in the land promised to him, that was 430 years into the future that Joseph spoke of, a strong faith in God could only allow that kind of speech. Moses and the Exodus Hebrews 11:23-29 NASB95 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict. By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that he who destroyed the firstborn would not touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; and the Egyptians, when they attempted it, were drowned. The author of Hebrews does not go into detail of the time of burning bush or preparation that God did with Moses. He does however mentions of not being afraid of the wrath of the king. It was by his faith, he did the first Passover saving the lives of the first born of Israel, by faith lifted his staff at the Red Sea and they all walked over on dry land but when followed by the Egyptians they were drowned. Jericho and Rahab Hebrews 11:30-31 NASB95 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace. Matthew 1:5 NASB95 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse. Other servants of God Hebrews 11:32-40 NASB95 And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received back their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting their release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection; and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (men of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. Here is what is interesting, v 37-38 the world did not think much of these people, their treatment reflected this, but the author states that the world was not worthy of them because of their great faith in God. v 39-40 express that each one gained the approval of God, not by works but by their faith, although they did not receive the full promise in life they recieved better in death being with God and taken to the place prepared for them. Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 12:01 PM March 30, 2021.