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We conclude the catalogue of saints who have gone before us. Hebrews concludes the catalogue of saints with some who had to wait upon the Lord in extreme circumstance, and others who experienced the Lord's exceptional blessing. As we wrap up this catalogue of saints we marvel at the Lord's sustaining power throughout covenant history.
The author of Hebrews continues to lay out the significance of the Old Testament saints looking to the one Christ. We are tempted to elevate these heroes rather than seeing the power that is behind their actions.
Preached: Morning April 30, 2023
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." This is true, but what is faith? What does faith really do? Hebrews teaches us that faith is the manifestation of the Lord's creative work. It is as we walk in faith that the power of the spirit is manifested.
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Normally when we read Hebrews 11 we focus on the individuals and their faith. We look at the deeds that they have done in the power of the faith and we consider them to be the heroes. However, if we put the chapter in the context we discover that the real hero is God who is showing his invisible power at work in his people.
Hopefully Samson has learned that his desires and his departing from his nazarite vow has not brought him the relief that he wanted. In fact, his trying to be an ordinary man has not made his life easier, but more difficult. Will Samson fulfill his mission? Will Samson be able to rise up and fulfill his mandate?
When we go through this life and we struggle in our faith it is hard to know where we find our hope. Do we find our hope in believing the promises of the Gospel or do we need to wrestle with how many fruits of faith we have to make sure we really have Christ? If we say that we are not to wrestle with all these fruits then why such a chapter on the heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11? What is the purpose of calling attention to their works and struggles? What does the flow of this text tell us about assurance?
Having more wealth and assets would improve one’s standing in this age. If one is wealthy then one would have more joy because there are more things and distractions to keep someone from experiencing the pain of living life under the sun. So, is this true? Is it safe to affirm that we can find more joy and contentment just by acquiring and having more?
We are a bible believing church in the Belgrade, MT. We are a Reformed Protestant church who desire to build one another up in love as we sojourn under the sun.
