Our Faith Must Please God Hebrews 11:32-39
By Faith You Understand The Divine Design Of The Universe (Heb. 11:3) Faith understands and perceives with the mind Faith is not blind or uneducated The good heart considers the evidence and comes to an understanding Design shows a Designer; first cause (Heb. 3:4) Faith will show God to be the Creator (Rom. 1:20)
Faith understands that the world was framed by the word of God World brought into existence out of unseen things (Psa. 33:6-9) This includes:, including: God and His Word (Jn. 1:1-3) Eternal power (Gen. 1:3, 6, 9) All accomplished by and through deity (Godhead)
By Faith You Obey God’s Commands (Heb. 11:8-22) Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Jacob trusted God’s promises (Gen. 12:1-3; 26:4; 28:14) A pleasing faith, one that obeys God (Heb. 11:8-9, 17)
By Faith You Esteem Christ Above All (Heb. 11:23-26) Faith has no fear of men (Heb. 11:23) Faith is not controlled by earthly advantages (Heb. 11:24-26) Faith is deliberate (Heb. 11:24-27) Faith makes choices after counting the cost (Heb. 11:24-25) Esteem: “To lead before the mind, to suppose, consider” (Heb. 11:26) Christ most important! (Heb. 11:27)
By Faith You Can Overcome Tremendous Odds (Heb. 11:29-38) The victory of faith (Heb. 11:29-34) The victory of faith comes through the trials of faith (Heb. 11:35-38) Their faith calls us to greater faith (Heb. 11:39-40)