Day 354, Year 1 Some Other Israeli Elders of Faith “And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets.” (Hebrews 11:32 NKJV) The judges, king, and prophets mentioned above are men of faith. You […]
Day 353, Year 1 Receive the Messengers of the Lord by Faith “By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace.” (Hebrews 11:31 NASB) Before the downfall of the city of Jericho, Rahab’s words and deeds are recorded in Joshua chapter 2.
Day 352, Year 1 The Israelites Won After Encircling Jericho “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.” (Hebrews 11:30 NASB) The faith God wants us to have is complete obedience to His words and promptings. Sometimes we do things that seem foolish in others’ eyes because
Day 351, Year 1 Walk by Faith on the Seabed of the Red Sea “By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.” (Hebrews 11:29 NKJV) On one occasion, God led Moses and all the Israelites down an impossible path on the Red
Day 350, Year 1 Moses Instituted the Passover “By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that he who destroyed the firstborn would not touch them.” (Hebrews 11:28 NASB) The word “keep” in today’s verse, in Greek poieo, also means “be the author of, make, do, or produce.” It seems
Day 349, Year 1 Faith Makes Us Strong and Determined “By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen.” (Hebrews 11:27 NASB) “Egypt” is a place where people enjoy the pleasures of sin but are entangled. When Moses was a child, he didn’t
Day 348, Year 1 Pursue the Greater Reward “Choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward.” (Hebrews 11:25-26 NASB) If we are afraid of suffering, our
Day 347, Year 1 We Can Change When We Grow Up “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.” (Hebrews 11:24 NASB) As Pharaoh’s adopted grandson, Moses could have many privileges. If Moses had been living in the house of Pharaoh’s daughter and had never left,
Day 346, Year 1 Do Not Be Afraid, Only Believe “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” (Hebrews 11:23 NASB) Moses’ parents disobeyed the Pharaoh’s edict of killing all the
Day 345, Year 1 Immerse Yourself in God’s Word “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 NKJV) Genesis chapter 50, verses 24 to 25, also describes the events mentioned in the above verse. At the time of
