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Lot: The Impotence of Uncommitted Faith

Gary DeLashmutt
2 Peter 2:7-8

We can learn about having a vital faith by studying its antithesis in the tragic life of Lot. Though a true believer, he was a carnal believer and lived more like a non-believer; but the Lord was compassionate to him. An insightful explanation of the tragedy of and the hope for carnal believers is given. At any point, Lot could have decided to begin living by faith like Abraham and reaped the benefits.

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Rahab's Faith and God's Grace

Scott Risley
Joshua 2:1-21

In the story of Rahab we see a picture of faith, God's grace, and redemption. Despite a deeply troubled past, Rahab believed in God and her faith led to her rescue. The same can be true for anyone who puts their trust in God and accepts Jesus Christ as their savior.

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The Summit of Abraham's Faith

Mike Sullivan
Genesis 22:1-17

Abraham's faith is tested when God asks him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham obeys, but just before he goes through with it God provides a substitute ram to die in Isaac's place. This event foreshadows that Jesus would be sacrificed as a substitute for us. From Abraham's story we learn that God sometimes tests our faith, often by asking us to give up something we value highly, which can purify and strengthen our faith.

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Lot

Mike Sullivan
Genesis 19:1-36

In the lives of Abraham and Lot we see a contrast between the former's life of faith and the latter's life of spiritual compromise, and also the undeserved grace and compassion of God. From the story of Lot, we learn that it is possible to be a true believer but live a life of compromise and defeat, which has a negative effect on those around us, but that God continues to pursue us because he loves us.

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The Apex of Abraham's Faith

Gary DeLashmutt
Genesis 22:1-14

The last study of Abraham's life describing the peak of his faith while on Mount Moriah with Isaac. There are at least three principles of God's dealing with Abraham that apply to us: 1) God will test our faith in Him; 2) God tests in order to bless ? never to harm, and 3) God will work through our obedience to advance His plan to bless others. Remarkable foreshadowing of Jesus' sacrifice two thousand years later at the same place is detailed.

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Ishmael and Isaac

Mike Sullivan
Genesis 21:1-7

Through the story of the births of Ishmael and Isaac, we see two different ways of following God: one based on self-reliance, and the other based on trusting God to keep his promises. Self-reliance tends to lead to problems and defeat, while trusting in God's promises often involves waiting, but leads to peace and the experience of God's faithfulness.

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Melchizedek and the War of the Kings

Mike Sullivan
Hebrews 7:15-25

Abraham engages in warfare to rescue his nephew lot, then meets and is blessed by a priest, Melchizedek, king of Salem. From this story we see a foreshadowing of Jesus who would be a king-priest in the order of Melchizedek, our intermediary and final sacrifice. We also learn from Abraham that growing faith is active, will be tested, and has impact far beyond our lives.

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Spiritual Priorities

Ryan Lowery
Genesis 25:27-34

After defining faith as believing God's promises and putting them into action, the author of Hebrews now writes about making God's priorities our priorities. It's easy to agree with priorities like living in peace with others and forgiveness, but when we are faced with putting those things into action, we often find that we hold competing priorities and it is easier said than done. Often it is our choices that reveal what our top priorities are.

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Walking in Faith

Ryan Lowery
Hebrews 12:1-4

Having defined faith, the author of Hebrews now explains how to walk in faith--orienting our lives more toward living for God. We do this by learning from the example of others, agreeing with God about the burden of sin, not quitting the race, and remembering that spiritual growth is a process.

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