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[https://sotwtx.org/docs/outlines-ABCFaith.pdf by O H Griffith] | |||
Text: [[Hebrews 11]].2 ,21. | |||
Introduction: | |||
:A. Faith is accepting without reservation | |||
::that which cannot seen nor understood by human reasoning. | |||
:B. This principle is remarkably demonstrated in the incidents | |||
::to which our text makes reference. | |||
I. ISAAC'S SON . [[Genesis 25]].24-28. | |||
:A. Esau was Isaac's favorite, [[Genesis 25.28]] | |||
::1. Esau did not value the promises of God, | |||
:::but lived for the things of this world. | |||
::2. He despised his birthright, [[Genesis 25.34]] | |||
::3. He was "profane (godless, sacrilegious) person," | |||
:::[[Hebrews 12.16]] | |||
::4. For these reasons, God said, "Esau have I hated," [[Romans 9]].13 | |||
:B. Jacob was Rebekah's favorite, vs 28. | |||
::1. Jacob desired the covenant promise, | |||
:::but was unwilling to wait or God to give it to him. | |||
::2. He cheated Esau out of the birthright. | |||
::3. Later, he stole (by lying and deceit) the blessing | |||
:::that Isaac fully intended to bestow upon Esau. | |||
II. ISAAC'S FAITH IN BLESSING HIS SONS [[Genesis 27]] | |||
:A. Jacob's blessing | |||
::1. Was obtained by less than honorable means, [[Genesis 27]].18-25 | |||
::2. The blessing included: | |||
:::a. Fruitfulness- "dew of heaven," vs 28. | |||
:::b. Prosperity--"plenty of corn and wine," vs 28. | |||
:::c. International honer - all nations to serve him, vs 29 | |||
:::d. Exaltation over brethren-- Lord over his brethren, vs 29. | |||
:::e. Honor among his own people. | |||
:::f. A curse upon his enemies--"cursed be everyone that curseth thee." | |||
:::g. A blessing to his friends--"Blessed"be he that blesseth thee." | |||
::3. In many respects Jacob was a scoundrel in the ways of the world, | |||
:::but he had respect to the divine promise. | |||
::4. Perhaps his worst fault was his impatience | |||
:::and unwillingness to wait on God. | |||
:B. Enter Esau, [[Genesis 27]].30-33 | |||
::1. Immediately following Jacob's exit. | |||
::2. Introduced himself, correctly, as the firstborn, | |||
::3. Now Isaac seemed to fully realize what had just gone before, | |||
:::and it caused him to tremble "very exceedingly,"vs 33. | |||
:::a. Isaac may have suspected trickery all along. | |||
:::b. But he was controlled by the Spirit of God | |||
::::and was compelled to bless Jacob. | |||
:::c. Now recognizing God's will, he said, | |||
::::"Yea,and he shall be blessed," vs 33. | |||
:C. Esau' remorse, [[Genesis 27]].34-40 | |||
::1. He wept bitterly. | |||
:::a. Because of the loss of the material blessings, | |||
::::and because he was outsmarted by his brother, Jacob. | |||
::2. Esau did did not repent, but begged for a blessing, vs 38. | |||
::3. He did not receive a blessing as such, | |||
:::but a prophetic revelation of his future. | |||
:::a. Even though he did not value the spiritual, | |||
::::he would enjoy heaven's goodness, vs 39; (cf [[Matthew 5]].45) | |||
:::b. He would live by his sword, vs 40. | |||
:::c. Sometime in the future, his descendants | |||
::::would obtain dominion over Jacob's descendants, vs 40; | |||
::::cf [[2 Kings 8]].20-22 | |||
III. JACOB BLESSED THE SONS OF JOSEPH [[Hebrews 11]].1 | |||
A. | :A. Gave Joseph two portions in Israel, [[Genesis 48]].22 | ||
B. | :B. He thus expressed his faith in God's promise. | ||
:C. He extracted an oath that Joseph would bury him in Canaan | |||
:D. Then Jacob worshiped God, leaning on his staff, [[Hebrews 11]].21 | |||
Conclusion: | Conclusion: | ||
A. Faith | |||
:A. Faith correctly expressed is a blessing and encouragement | |||
1. | |||
::to children and grandchildren. | |||
::1. Parents, does your faith encourage your children to worship God? | |||
[https://landmarkbaptist.us/index.php/ABC%27s_OF_FAITH Index] | [https://landmarkbaptist.us/index.php/ABC%27s_OF_FAITH Index] |
Latest revision as of 22:42, 28 June 2024
Text: Hebrews 11.2 ,21.
Introduction:
- A. Faith is accepting without reservation
- that which cannot seen nor understood by human reasoning.
- B. This principle is remarkably demonstrated in the incidents
- to which our text makes reference.
I. ISAAC'S SON . Genesis 25.24-28.
- A. Esau was Isaac's favorite, Genesis 25.28
- 1. Esau did not value the promises of God,
- but lived for the things of this world.
- 2. He despised his birthright, Genesis 25.34
- 3. He was "profane (godless, sacrilegious) person,"
- 4. For these reasons, God said, "Esau have I hated," Romans 9.13
- B. Jacob was Rebekah's favorite, vs 28.
- 1. Jacob desired the covenant promise,
- but was unwilling to wait or God to give it to him.
- 2. He cheated Esau out of the birthright.
- 3. Later, he stole (by lying and deceit) the blessing
- that Isaac fully intended to bestow upon Esau.
II. ISAAC'S FAITH IN BLESSING HIS SONS Genesis 27
- A. Jacob's blessing
- 1. Was obtained by less than honorable means, Genesis 27.18-25
- 2. The blessing included:
- a. Fruitfulness- "dew of heaven," vs 28.
- b. Prosperity--"plenty of corn and wine," vs 28.
- c. International honer - all nations to serve him, vs 29
- d. Exaltation over brethren-- Lord over his brethren, vs 29.
- e. Honor among his own people.
- f. A curse upon his enemies--"cursed be everyone that curseth thee."
- g. A blessing to his friends--"Blessed"be he that blesseth thee."
- 3. In many respects Jacob was a scoundrel in the ways of the world,
- but he had respect to the divine promise.
- 4. Perhaps his worst fault was his impatience
- and unwillingness to wait on God.
- B. Enter Esau, Genesis 27.30-33
- 1. Immediately following Jacob's exit.
- 2. Introduced himself, correctly, as the firstborn,
- 3. Now Isaac seemed to fully realize what had just gone before,
- and it caused him to tremble "very exceedingly,"vs 33.
- a. Isaac may have suspected trickery all along.
- b. But he was controlled by the Spirit of God
- and was compelled to bless Jacob.
- c. Now recognizing God's will, he said,
- "Yea,and he shall be blessed," vs 33.
- C. Esau' remorse, Genesis 27.34-40
- 1. He wept bitterly.
- a. Because of the loss of the material blessings,
- and because he was outsmarted by his brother, Jacob.
- 2. Esau did did not repent, but begged for a blessing, vs 38.
- 3. He did not receive a blessing as such,
- but a prophetic revelation of his future.
- a. Even though he did not value the spiritual,
- he would enjoy heaven's goodness, vs 39; (cf Matthew 5.45)
- b. He would live by his sword, vs 40.
- c. Sometime in the future, his descendants
- would obtain dominion over Jacob's descendants, vs 40;
- cf 2 Kings 8.20-22
III. JACOB BLESSED THE SONS OF JOSEPH Hebrews 11.1
- A. Gave Joseph two portions in Israel, Genesis 48.22
- B. He thus expressed his faith in God's promise.
- C. He extracted an oath that Joseph would bury him in Canaan
- D. Then Jacob worshiped God, leaning on his staff, Hebrews 11.21
Conclusion:
- A. Faith correctly expressed is a blessing and encouragement
- to children and grandchildren.
- 1. Parents, does your faith encourage your children to worship God?