1. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 Who is among you that feared the LORD, that obeyed the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God. Isa. 50:10 ¶ Who is among you that feared the LORD, that obeyed the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.

2. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow. 11 Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.

3. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 Vs. 10Vs. 11 SolaceSorrow RelianceRebellion ComfortCondemnation Light in darknessDarkness in light Helping handHurting hand Practice of faithPutting off faith

4. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 Chapters. 1-39Chapters 40-66 of Judgment of Peace Many burdens Many blessings Distress Deliverance Condemnation Consolation Israel putting off faith Israel practicing faith

5. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 When we put off faith God disciplines us to help us get back to the practice of faith Isaiah 19:22 Hebrews 12:5-11

6. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 We don’t possess faith If we do not practice faith James 2:14-26 V.26b “...so faith without works is dead also.” For what you say to be true, What you say you must do.

7. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 The Child Of God Who Practices Faith I.Fears the Sovereign, Jehovah Believe His Person Heb. 11:6 Isa. 45:5-6 Believe His Power Heb. 11:6

8. God Has Power for whatever you need Lost – saving power Dirty – cleansing power Sick – healing power Bondage – delivering power Confused – eye-opening power Weak – strengthening power Burdened – upholding power

9. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 The Child Of God Who Practices Faith II.Follows the servant, Jesus Walks By His Law Isa. 2:2-3; Heb. 5:8; Col. 1:9-10 Walks In His Light Isa. 2:4; 1 John 1:5-7;Eph. 4:20-22

10. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 The Child Of God Who Practices Faith III. Forbears the Situation, Joyfully When They Have A Weight Rom. 7:21; James 1:2-3 When They Have To Wait Isa. 8:17; 40:31; 49:23 Isa. 8:17; 40:31; 49:23

11. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 The Child Of God Who Practices Faith: I.Fears the Sovereign, Jehovah II.Follows the servant, Jesus III. Forbears the Situation, Joyfully

12. Source: Freed Hardeman University Lectures 2005 Sermon by Lovell C. Hayes

13. The “Practice” Of Faith Isaiah 50:10-11 By Arthur PigmanBy Arthur Pigman Evans Church of ChristEvans Church of Christ Evans, GeorgiaEvans, Georgia Sunday Morning – 20 February 2005Sunday Morning – 20 February 2005