Hebrews 11
Radical faith
- Takes risks
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot
Enemies of risky faith
Comfort, Convenience, Fear
2. Takes desperation
Luke 8:40-56, Luke 21:1-4
3. Takes God at His word
- I believe even when I don’t see
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 NLT
“By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.” Hebrews 11:3 NLT
- I obey when I don’t understand
“It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith. It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.” Hebrews 11:7-8 NLT
- I trust even when life disappoints me
Hebrews 11:39-40
HOW TO STIR UP RADICAL FAITH
- Refocus your fear
“It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 NLT
- Rejuvenate your faith
“It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain did. Abel’s offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith. It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying—“he disappeared, because God took him.” For before he was taken up, he was known as a person who pleased God.” Hebrews 11:4-5 NLT
- Recall God’s faithfulness
Hebrews 11:7-40
“Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.” Romans 15:4 NLT