Victorious Faith

Bible Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2011, Hebrews

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 2, 2011 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Heb. 11:32-40

Victorious Faith

 

Intro

 

A. GREAT ACTIONS OF VICTORIOUS FAITH (vv. 33-35a).

 

“conquered kingdoms” –

“performed acts of righteousness” –

“obtained promises” –

“shut the mouths of lions” –

“quenched the power of fire” –

“escaped the edge of the sword” –

“from weakness were made strong” –

“became mighty in war” –

“put foreign armies to flight” –

“women received back their dead by resurrection” –

 

 

B. GREAT AFFLICTIONS OF VICTORIOUS FAITH (vv. 35b-38).

 

1) Their afflictions (vv. 35-38).

 

v. 35 –  “tortured not accepting their release so that they might obtain a better                                                             resurrection” –

v. 36 – mockings, scourgings, chains, imprisonment –

v. 37 – stoned, sawn in two, death by sword –

v. 38 – Wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, holes –

 

 

2) Their assurance (vv. 35b, 40).

 

a) better resurrection (v. 35b).

 

b) “God has provided something better for us” (v. 40).

 

 

3) Their assessment (vv. 38-39).

 

a) “of whom the world was not worthy” –

 

b) “gained approval through their faith” (11:2, 39).

 

 

 

Conclusion