ABRAHAM: AN EXPECTANT FAITH (4 OF 8)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19
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Abraham: An Expectant Faith (4 of 8)
Series: Im-POSSIBLE -Experiencing a Faith that Works
Joey Rodgers
Hebrews 11:8-19
I read a story this week about an agnostic college prof who on the 1st day of class wanted to convince his students God didn't exist. Looking out the window, he asked, ''Do you see the buildings? Trees? Grass? Clouds?'' The class nodded - yes. He then asked, ''Do you see God?'' Most everyone replied - no! Just as he began to summarize, ''Exactly... buildings, trees, grass, and clouds exist; but God does not!'', a girl spoke up, ''Excuse me sir. May I ask a question?'' He agreed. She said, ''Look at our prof - Do you see his face? Hair? Clothing? Everyone nodded - yes! Then she asked, ''Do you see his brain?'' The class shook - NO! The girl looked at the prof and said, ''W/ all due respect, using your logic, sir - your brain doesn't exist!''
I'm not sure this story is true, but after reading it, I was reminded that when it comes to faith - seeing isn't believing; believing is seeing! Meaning faith is the ability to see the un-seeable and having spiritual sight.
Faith is the assurance of things we hope for and the conviction of things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1
Ultimately, it's the OBJECT of our faith that matters most. As it pertains to God, faith is believing in God not b/c we see Him but b/c we can see the evidence of God. Much like the wind, we can't see it, but we can see the effects of it - so we know it's real.
Which brings us to our text and faith hero for today. If you have your Bible, turn to Hebrews 11:8-19. Today, I want to introduce you to arguably the most important man of faith in history and the only man revered by the (3) great faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - Abraham. His story can be found in Genesis 12-25. From his life, we can learn (4) great truths about faith.
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he didn't kno ...
Series: Im-POSSIBLE -Experiencing a Faith that Works
Joey Rodgers
Hebrews 11:8-19
I read a story this week about an agnostic college prof who on the 1st day of class wanted to convince his students God didn't exist. Looking out the window, he asked, ''Do you see the buildings? Trees? Grass? Clouds?'' The class nodded - yes. He then asked, ''Do you see God?'' Most everyone replied - no! Just as he began to summarize, ''Exactly... buildings, trees, grass, and clouds exist; but God does not!'', a girl spoke up, ''Excuse me sir. May I ask a question?'' He agreed. She said, ''Look at our prof - Do you see his face? Hair? Clothing? Everyone nodded - yes! Then she asked, ''Do you see his brain?'' The class shook - NO! The girl looked at the prof and said, ''W/ all due respect, using your logic, sir - your brain doesn't exist!''
I'm not sure this story is true, but after reading it, I was reminded that when it comes to faith - seeing isn't believing; believing is seeing! Meaning faith is the ability to see the un-seeable and having spiritual sight.
Faith is the assurance of things we hope for and the conviction of things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1
Ultimately, it's the OBJECT of our faith that matters most. As it pertains to God, faith is believing in God not b/c we see Him but b/c we can see the evidence of God. Much like the wind, we can't see it, but we can see the effects of it - so we know it's real.
Which brings us to our text and faith hero for today. If you have your Bible, turn to Hebrews 11:8-19. Today, I want to introduce you to arguably the most important man of faith in history and the only man revered by the (3) great faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - Abraham. His story can be found in Genesis 12-25. From his life, we can learn (4) great truths about faith.
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he didn't kno ...
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