Wednesday, 20 March 2019

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. Hebrews 11:23

The author now moves to Moses. He will be mentioned directly or indirectly in more verses in Hebrews 11 than any other figure.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones. Hebrews 11:22

The author now turns from Jacob to Joseph, the beloved first son of his favored wife Rachel. He says, “By faith Joseph.” The whole recorded life of Joseph is one which is filled with amazing stories and faithful conduct.… Read the rest

Monday, 18 March 2019

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. Hebrews 11:21

The author now turns from Isaac to Isaac’s own son of promise, Jacob by stating, “By faith Jacob.” The author then looks to two defining moments in the life of the man.… Read the rest

Sunday, 17 March 2019

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Hebrews 11:20

The author now moves to Abraham’s son of promise, Isaac. He completely skips over Ishmael as irrelevant to the continued history of the redemptive narrative. Though mentioned four times in Hebrews 11, this is the one instance of Isaac’s life which is selected for mention in the Hall of Fame of Faith.… Read the rest

Saturday, 16 March 2019

…concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. Hebrews 11:19

This is speaking of the subject of the past two verses, Abraham’s sacrificing of Isaac. Abraham had been given the promises of an inheritance of the land, and that it would come through Isaac.… Read the rest