How Does Your Life of Persevering Faith Display God and His Promises? (Part 1)

Title: How Does Your Life of Persevering Faith Display God and His Promises? (Part 1)
Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Better
Speaker: Paul W. Martin
Bible: Hebrews 11:4-6
Date: March 27, 2011

1. You prove unseen realities as you give away your best stuff to the invisible God who is
(Hebrews 11:4 and Genesis 4:1-10)

A. Abel believed God was real and gave from the heart
i. Acceptance and death

B. Cain loved his sin and gave hypocritically
ii. Rejection and “life”

2. You prove unseen realities as you invest your energy into a deepening relationship with the God who rewards seekers
(Hebrews 11:5 and Genesis 5:21-24)

A. Lamech lived for Lamech

i. Rejection and “life”

B. Enoch lived for God

ii. Acceptance and no death

3. So prove the unseen realities!
(Hebrews 11:6)

A. Draw near to God

B. Seek God