The Apparent Foolishness of Enduring Faith

Introduction: “The apparent foolishness of enduring faith” - Ps. 111:10

10 ways in which enduring faith appears foolish -

1: Faith’s definition & doctrines (vv. 1-3)

2: Abel’s death (v. 4)

3: Enoch’s testimony (v. 5)

4: Noah’s building project (v. 7)

5: Abraham’s and Moses’ sacrifice (vv. 8-10; 24-27)

• Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (vv. 8-10)

• Moses (vv. 24-27)

6: Sarah’s pregnancy (vv. 11-12)

7: Joshua’s military strategy (v. 30)

8: Endurance in suffering (vv. 35b-39a)

9: They never received the promises (vv. 13, 39)

10: The object of our faith (12:2-3)

• 1 Cor. 1:18-25

• Matt. 27:39-44

• John 15:18-25

Conclusion - The implications for us