I have no clue what the year 2014 will bring for you. It may
be considered good or it may be considered bad from a human point of view. From
a divine point of view we should say whatever happens, if I am in the will of
God, God means it for good. For my good. For my good and for His glory. Now I
may not know what 2014 has in store for me, much less you, I do know a little
bit about the future. My future. Your future. And I know that knowing the
future makes the present- even the present hardship- livable. Livable. Even
enjoyable. Joy. Joy unspeakable and full of glory. I can use that. I need that,
I want that, I must have that. How did Abraham cope?
I. THE FAITH OF
ABRAHAM [Gn. 22]
1. Expressed to the Young Men [v. 5]
2. Expressed to Isaac [v. 6-8]
3. Expressed before God [v. 9-12]
II. THE FOUNDATION OF
FAITH
1. Where Faith Comes From [Rm. 10:17, Heb. 11:17-19, Gn.
21:12]
2. When Faith is Tried Act on It with Confidence [Heb. 11:17
peirazo; to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice,
discipline:--assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.]
3. How Faith Flourishes [Heb. 11:17 “received” anadechomai;
to entertain (as a guest):--receive.]
III. THE FINISHING OF
FAITH
1. Seeing God Provide [Gen. 22:7-8, 13-14]
2. Seeing God Work [Heb. 11:19]
3. Seeing God [Heb. 11:24-27, 12:1-3]
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