Day 341, Year 1 Be Prepared to Put What You Love on the Altar “By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, ‘In Isaac your seed shall be called.’” (Hebrews 11:17-18 NKJV) God commanded Abraham […]
Day 342, Year 1 Resolve A Feeling of Inconsistency “He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which he also received him back as a type.” (Hebrews 11:19 NASB) From the authors of Hebrews, we know that Abraham believed in the resurrection of the dead. This is the key
Day 343, Year 1 You Can Trust the Lord Even When You Doubt “By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come.” (Hebrews 11:20 NASB) The Book of Genesis tells us that Jacob was the younger and Esau the older. Isaac wanted to give the firstborn blessing to Esau, but Jacob stole
Day 344, Year 1 Walk on the Path of Worshipping God “By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.” (Hebrews 11:21 NASB) Today’s verse refers to two things Jacob did before his death. According to Genesis chapter 48 verse 2,
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
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 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 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 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 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
