A B R A H A M ’ S FA I L U R E S

AbrahamUnworthy idolaterReceived gracious promisesResponded in faith

Hebrews 11:8By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.

“No perfect feet walk the path of faith”

Donald Barnhouse

Failures of FaithIn Drought (12:10)

Anytime we feel fear, we face a choice:

trust God to provide & protect- or -

rely on our own resources & abilities

CanaanEgypt

Failures of FaithIn Drought (12:10)In Danger (12:11-20)In Delay (16:1-6)In Danger: Take 2 (20:1-18)

How to Walk in Faith1. Expect trials2. Recognize that fear gives you a

choice3. Make plans with God at the center

How to Walk in FaithProverbs 14:12 “There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death”

How to Walk in Faith1. Expect trials2. Recognize that fear gives you a

choice3. Make plans with God at the center

– Pray for God’s guidance– Obey God’s Word– Ask God’s people– Submit the plan to God

Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit.”

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