Faith

You and I have need of endurance! [10.36]
You and I are to endure by faith [10.38a; 12.1]

A. GENERAL LESSONS ON FAITH FROM ABRAHAM

1. Faith comes from hearing

By faith, Abraham, when he was called…

2. Faith without works is dead

By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed…

3. The dual character of faith

a. Saved by faith

…obeyed by going out…

b. Living by faith

…lived…dwelling…looking…

B. ENCOURAGEMENT FROM ABRAHAM'S EXAMPLE OF FAITH

1. Dealing with difficulties

By faith, Abraham…

What difficulties am I facing today?

2. Dealing with the unknown

By faith, Abraham…obeyed, and went out, not knowing where he was going.

What is there about tomorrow that has me afraid?

3. Dealing with being alone

By faith, Abraham…lived as an alien…a stranger in a foreign country…

Psalm 68.6: God makes a home for the lonely…

4. Dealing with our yearnings for something better

By faith, Abraham…was looking for the city which has foundations…

Why do bad things happen to God's people?