Introduction Bible study is our most important activity: Rom. 10:17; 1 Tim. 4:13; Psa. 1:2-3; 119:97-104; 2 Tim. 2:15-16; 3:14-15; Deut. 11:18-21 One cannot spend too much time studying God’s Word! Jn. 6:68; Lk. 8:15; Acts 17:11; Job 23:12; Matt. 5:6 “Seed verse”: Heb. 13:14 (Heb. 9:27; Jas. 4:14)

No Continuing City Hebrews 13:14

Background Scriptures are inspired; thus, every word chosen by Holy Spirit: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 2:13 Hall of Fame of the Faithful: Heb. 11 Paul’s statement in Hebrews 13:14 brings Abraham to my mind: Heb. 11:13-16 No Continuing City

Abraham’s faith Abraham’s faith is the proto-typical faith: Rom. 4; Jas. 2 Called to leave his home: Gen. 12:1; Heb. 11:8-9; Gen. 12:4, 7-9 Family problems (Part 1: Lot): Gen. 13:5-7, 8-9 The promise through Isaac: Gen. 17:19-22; 17:17-18; 21:2 The offering of Isaac: Gen. 17:19; 22:2, 3; 22:5; 22:7-8; Heb. 11:17-19 No Continuing City

Application Abraham’s faith met both of Paul’s definitions of faith: Heb. 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (NKJV)   Heb. 11:1: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (NIV) No Continuing City

Application Abraham’s faith met both of Paul’s definitions of faith: Heb. 11:6: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (NKJV)   Heb. 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.” (NIV) No Continuing City

Application Our “seed verse”: Heb. 13:14: “For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” (NKJV) It takes the faith of Abraham to make that verse one’s credo by which to live your life! Precious little of God’s promises were fulfilled in Abraham’s lifetime: Heb. 11:13-16; Gal. 3:16, 29 No Continuing City

Application What evidence does Abraham offer to confirm his belief in: Heb. 13:14: “For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” (NKJV) Despite not receiving the “promises” he “embraced them” : Heb. 11:13 His manner of life “confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth” : Heb. 11:13 No Continuing City

Application What about you and me? Heb. 13:14: “For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” (NKJV) Do we subscribe to Abraham’s credo of life? Is that credo manifested in our daily manner of life like it was Abrahams? Lk. 9:23; Matt. 5:6; 6:33 Does Hebrews 11:16 apply to us as it did to Abraham? 2 Cor. 13:5 No Continuing City

Conclusion What is your goal in life? Heb. 13:14: “For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” (NKJV) Are you living your life consistent with reaching that goal? 2 Cor. 13:5 No Continuing City