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The Faith of Abraham and Sarah
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19)

Introduction:
 

         1. In Hebrews 11, the necessity of faith is stressed.
             a. A person who lacks faith cannot please God (vs.6).
             b. However, by faith, a person can obtain a good report from God (vs.2).
         2. This chapter also tells about the faith that was demonstrated by a number of men and women
             in the Old Testament.
         3. Through their faith, Abraham and Sarah pleased God, and they obtained a good report from Him.
         4. Their faith also shows how the will of God can be accepted and obeyed, even under difficult
             circumstances.

Discussion:

I.            (vs.8-10) ABRAHAM  FOLLOWED  GOD'S  INSTRUCTIONS  TO  LEAVE  HIS  HOMELAND 
              AND  GO  TO  A  PLACE  THAT  GOD  WOULD  SHOW  HIM


         A. God's instructions are given in Genesis 12:1-3.
         B. Abraham's response is revealed in Genesis 12:4-5.
         C. At that time,:
              1. Abraham was 75 years old
              2. Sarah was barren (Genesis 11:30).
         D. God also spoke with Abraham in:
              1. Genesis 12:6-9
              2. Genesis 13:14-18
              3. Genesis 15:1-6.

II.            (vs.11-12) AT  AN  ADVANCED  AGE,  SARAH  GAVE  BIRTH  TO  ISAAC

         A. (Genesis 17:15-21) God told Abraham that Sarah would have a son.
         B. (Genesis 18:9-15) Sarah was informed that she would have a son.
         C. (Genesis 21:1-8) Isaac was born, just as God had said.

III.           (vs.17-19) ABRAHAM  FOLLOWED  GOD'S  INSTRUCTIONS  TO  OFFER  ISAAC

         A. This event is recorded in Genesis 22:1-14.
         B. The faith demonstrated by Abraham is the kind that pleases God (James 2:21-24).
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