“the just shall live by faith” Building Our Faith... 1 “the just shall live by faith” Hebrews 10:34-39
Through the HALL OF FAITH Building Our Faith... Heb 11:1 Heb 11:6 Through the HALL OF FAITH
Abel
Abel “though he being dead still speaks” Abel’s faith in God speaks to us today Ways his faith was displayed: Worship (Gen 4:3-4; Jn 4:23-24; Psa 51:15-17) Obedience (Luke 6:46; Jn 14:15; Heb 5:9) Endurance (Gen 4:8; 1 Cor 15:33) Righteousness (1 Jn 3:10-12) Suffering (Heb 9:14-15)
Abel Summary Key verse – Hebrews 11:4 Key thought – Suffering He continues to speak to the world of the cost and the consolation of faith! He was faithful, willing to suffer for godliness! Key thought – Suffering Not willing to compromise his faith Deep faith will cause us to suffer for Him 2 Timothy 3:12
Enoch
Enoch “walked with God” We know very little about Enoch Enoch is mentioned 10 times in the Bible Methuselah was his son Walked with God for 300 years – God took him Believed wholly in God and diligently sought Him Hebrews 11:6 Very devout man
Enoch Summary Key verse – Hebrews 11:5 “he pleased God” We learn that the faithful will have an earnest desire to “walk with God” in all aspects of their life! Key thought – Steadfastness 300 years of continual, unwavering service to God “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)