1. Hebrews 11 Faith in practice…

2. Hebrews 11 13 All these faithful ones died without receiving what God had promised them, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed the promises of God. They agreed that they were no more than foreigners and nomads here on earth.

3. Hebrews 11 14 And obviously people who talk like that are looking forward to a country they can call their own. 15 If they had meant the country they came from, they would have found a way to go back.

4. Hebrews 11 16 But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a heavenly city for them.

5. Hebrews 11 Joseph and Moses

6. Hebrews 11 Joseph and Moses Lessons for those who would serve God

7. Hebrews 11 Joseph

8. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left!

9. Joseph  Favorite son

10. Joseph  Brilliant

11. Joseph  Favorite son  Brilliant  Handsome

12. Joseph  Favorite son  Brilliant  Handsome  Built (Gen. 39:6)

13. Joseph  Favorite son  Brilliant  Handsome  Built (Gen. 39:6)  Charismatic

14. Joseph  Favorite son  Brilliant  Handsome  Built (Gen. 39:6)  Charismatic  Spiritually gifted

15. Joseph  Favorite son  Brilliant  Handsome  Built (Gen. 39:6)  Charismatic  Spiritually gifted  But spends over 20 years in complete futility!

16. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Saw a vision that he had a future mission for God

17. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Saw a vision that he had a future mission for God  Sold as a slave

18. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Saw a vision that he had a future mission for God  Sold as a slave  Imprisoned because he wouldn’t sleep with Potiphar’s wife

19. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Saw a vision that he had a future mission for God  Sold as a slave  Imprisoned because he wouldn’t sleep with Potiphar’s wife  Gives Pharaoh’s cup-bearer and baker their future

20. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Saw a vision that he had a future mission for God  Sold as a slave  Imprisoned because he wouldn’t sleep with Potiphar’s wife  Gives Pharaoh’s cup-bearer and baker their future  Forgotten for another 2 yrs!

21. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Saw a vision that he had a future mission for God  Sold as a slave  Imprisoned because he wouldn’t sleep with Potiphar’s wife  Gives Pharaoh’s cup-bearer and baker their future  Forgotten for another 2 yrs!  Suddenly thrust into power

22. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Ends up rescuing his people

23. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Ends up rescuing his people  Pharaoh said they could have the best land in Egypt 45:18

24. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Ends up rescuing his people  Pharaoh said they could have the best land in Egypt 45:18  In the years that followed, God multiplied the people of Israel from a family to a nation of a million and a half!

25. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left! Joseph  Ends up rescuing his people  Pharaoh said they could have the best land in Egypt 45:18  In the years that followed, God multiplied the people of Israel from a family to a nation of a million and a half!  The Egyptians avoided them because they hated herding (cf Caananites)

26. Hebrews 11 22 And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God’s bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left!

27. Hebrews 11 Moses

28. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command.

29. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election

30. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 3:10 Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You will lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

31. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 3:10 Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You will lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” 11 “But who am I to appear before Pharaoh?” Moses asked God. “How can you expect me to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?”

32. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 3:10 Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You will lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” 11 “But who am I to appear before Pharaoh?” Moses asked God. “How can you expect me to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 Then God told him, “I will be with you.”

33. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 3:10 Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You will lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” 11 “But who am I to appear before Pharaoh?” Moses asked God. “How can you expect me to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 Then God told him, “I will be with you.” 4:1 But Moses protested again, “Look, they won’t believe me! They won’t do what I tell them. They’ll just say, ‘The Lord never appeared to you.’”

34. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 4:10 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m just not a good speaker. I never have been, and I’m not now, even after you have spoken to me. I’m clumsy with words.”

35. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 4:10 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m just not a good speaker. I never have been, and I’m not now, even after you have spoken to me. I’m clumsy with words.” 11 “Who makes mouths?” the Lord asked him. “Who makes people so they can speak or not speak, hear or not hear, see or not see? Is it not I, the Lord?

36. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 4:10 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m just not a good speaker. I never have been, and I’m not now, even after you have spoken to me. I’m clumsy with words.” 11 “Who makes mouths?” the Lord asked him. “Who makes people so they can speak or not speak, hear or not hear, see or not see? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go, and do as I have told you. I will help you speak well, and I will tell you what to say.”

37. Hebrews 11 23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 1. Birth, etc. = election Ex. 4:10 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m just not a good speaker. I never have been, and I’m not now, even after you have spoken to me. I’m clumsy with words.” 11 “Who makes mouths?” the Lord asked him. “Who makes people so they can speak or not speak, hear or not hear, see or not see? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go, and do as I have told you. I will help you speak well, and I will tell you what to say.” 13 But Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send someone else.”

38. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.

39. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Sent floating in a basket

40. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Sent floating in a basket Discovered by Pharaoh’s daughter

41. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin.

42. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God

43. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Do not love the world nor the things in the world.

44. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

45. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.

46. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:15ff

47. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God The church in the west has consistently failed to see avarice (greed) and the quest for personal prestige as worldly—at least as long as they aren’t taken too far.

48. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Notice how many Christian parents are worried and angry about how the violence and sex in today’s TV shows might affect their children.

49. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Notice how many Christian parents are worried and angry about how the violence and sex in today’s TV shows might affect their children. And yet, isn’t it interesting that many of those same parents have never spent a moment worrying about the influence advertising and shows exhibiting flagrant materialistic greed and glorifying wealth might have on their kids?

50. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God The result of exempting some aspects of the kosmos from our definition is an uneasy accommodation or compromise with the world system.

51. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God The result of exempting some aspects of the kosmos from our definition is an uneasy accommodation or compromise with the world system. Some values of the world are embraced, while others are rejected, but the result is not 50% or even 30% spirituality.

52. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God The result of exempting some aspects of the kosmos from our definition is an uneasy accommodation or compromise with the world system. Some values of the world are embraced, while others are rejected, but the result is not 50% or even 30% spirituality. The result is a completely broken spirituality. Jesus warned, “You cannot serve two masters.” (Mat. 6:24)

53. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Those who fall into this trap lose the love of the Father (1 John 2:15)

54. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Those who fall into this trap lose the love of the Father (1 John 2:15), and James warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God. (4:4)

55. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Those who fall into this trap lose the love of the Father (1 John 2:15), and James warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God. (4:4) How could it be otherwise when we are compromising with the kingdom of Satan?

56. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God Those who fall into this trap lose the love of the Father (1 John 2:15), and James warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God. (4:4) How could it be otherwise when we are compromising with the kingdom of Satan? Satan knows that to the extent he can get Christians to compromise with the world, they will become ineffective for God…

57. Hebrews 11 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 2. Choice made between the world and God

58. Hebrews 11 26 He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward.

59. Hebrews 11 26 He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward. 3. 40 years of preparation

60. Hebrews 11 27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.

61. Hebrews 11 27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. 4. Courage, not fearing the king’s anger.

62. Hebrews 11 27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. 5. Not immediate success

63. Hebrews 11 27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. 5. Not immediate success Result of Moses’ demands to Pharaoh: No more straw, just as many bricks, more whipping

64. Hebrews 11 27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. 5. Not immediate success Result of Moses’ demands to Pharaoh: No more straw, just as many bricks, more whipping 5:22, 23 Moses to God: “Why have you mistreated your own people like this, Lord? Why did you send me? Since I gave Pharaoh your message, he has been even more brutal to your people. You have not even begun to rescue them!”

65. Hebrews 11 27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. 5. Not immediate success Result of Moses’ demands to Pharaoh: No more straw, just as many bricks, more whipping 5:22, 23 Moses to God: “Why have you mistreated your own people like this, Lord? Why did you send me? Since I gave Pharaoh your message, he has been even more brutal to your people. You have not even begun to rescue them!” 6:12 “My own people won’t listen to me anymore. How can I expect Pharaoh to listen? I’m no orator!”

66. Hebrews 11 27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. 5. Not immediate success Result of Moses’ demands to Pharaoh: No more straw, just as many bricks, more whipping 5:22, 23 Moses to God: “Why have you mistreated your own people like this, Lord? Why did you send me? Since I gave Pharaoh your message, he has been even more brutal to your people. You have not even begun to rescue them!” 6:12 “My own people won’t listen to me anymore. How can I expect Pharaoh to listen? I’m no orator!” - Next came the ten plagues

67. Hebrews 11 28 It was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons.

68. Hebrews 11 28 It was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons. 6. Passover – trust in God’s prescribed means of rescue

69. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned.

70. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 7. Red sea = regeneration

71. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 8. When trusting God, small miracles and big ones are all the same

72. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing

73. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing

74. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing - three options

75. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing - three options a) fight the Egyptians, or surrender - three options a) fight the Egyptians, or surrender

76. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing - three options a) fight the Egyptians, or surrender b) go down into that hole - three options a) fight the Egyptians, or surrender b) go down into that hole

77. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing - three options a) fight the Egyptians, or surrender b) go down into that hole c) Just hang out here and see what happens

78. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing - three options a) fight the Egyptians, or surrender b) go down into that hole c) Just hang out here and see what happens

79. Hebrews 11 29 It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned. 9. When walking by faith, you do the dangerous thing

80. Hebrews 11 39 All of these people we have mentioned received God’s approval because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised.

81. Hebrews 11 39 All of these people we have mentioned received God’s approval because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40 For God had far better things in mind for us that would also benefit them, for they can’t receive the prize at the end of the race until we finish the race.

82. Hebrews 11 39 All of these people we have mentioned received God’s approval because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40 For God had far better things in mind for us that would also benefit them, for they can’t receive the prize at the end of the race until we finish the race. How to view this

83. Hebrews 11 39 All of these people we have mentioned received God’s approval because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40 For God had far better things in mind for us that would also benefit them, for they can’t receive the prize at the end of the race until we finish the race. How to view this 1. God is an eternal being

84. Hebrews 11 39 All of these people we have mentioned received God’s approval because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40 For God had far better things in mind for us that would also benefit them, for they can’t receive the prize at the end of the race until we finish the race. How to view this 1. God is an eternal being 2. He isn’t in as much hurry as we are

85. Hebrews 11 39 All of these people we have mentioned received God’s approval because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40 For God had far better things in mind for us that would also benefit them, for they can’t receive the prize at the end of the race until we finish the race. How to view this 1. God is an eternal being 2. He isn’t in as much hurry as we are 3. He has developed his plan the whole way

86. Hebrews 11 39 All of these people we have mentioned received God’s approval because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40 For God had far better things in mind for us that would also benefit them, for they can’t receive the prize at the end of the race until we finish the race. How to view this 1. God is an eternal being 2. He isn’t in as much hurry as we are 3. He has developed his plan the whole way 4. He’s still developing his plan today