110 likes | 275 Views
I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You. Hebrews 13:1-14. Introduction. Avenues of encouragement To help us remain faithful One of them is the promises (2 Peter 1:3, 4) Recognizes our struggles God is watching over us Never forsake us. Promise Is Valid. Because of who made it
E N D
I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You Hebrews 13:1-14
Introduction • Avenues of encouragement • To help us remain faithful • One of them is the promises (2 Peter 1:3, 4) • Recognizes our struggles • God is watching over us • Never forsake us
Promise Is Valid • Because of who made it • Requires faith like Abraham’s (Romans 4:3, 11, 16, 18-21) • Significance of his faith (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3)
Promise Is Valid • Obstacles in Abraham’s way • Background (Joshua 24:2) • Leaving family (Acts 7:2, 3) • Challenges in Canaan (Genesis) • Family troubles (Genesis 13, 14) • Sacrificing Isaac (Genesis 22)
Promise Is Valid • Proved His faithfulness • One flood (Genesis 9:11-17) • Proof to Jacob and Joshua (Genesis 28:15) • All the faithful (1 Corinthians 1:9; 10:13) • Rooted in His character (Hebrews 6:13-20)
Encouragement Is Great • Affects us in every way • Approach God with boldness • Come to the throne (Hebrews 4:16)
Encouragement Is Great • Practical (Hebrews 13) • Remain faithful when challenged by persecution (v. 3; 10:32-35) • Watching the ungodly appear to prosper (v. 4; Psalm 73)
Encouragement Is Great • Assurance of the necessities of life (v. 5; Matthew 6:33) • Encouragement for elders (vv. 7, 17; Acts 20:28; Titus 1:9) • Strength to stand (vv. 8, 9; Ephesians 6:11-18)
Conclusion • “He will never leave us” • Face life with confidence