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Big faith...Big failures 12:10-20 & 16. Hebrews 11: 8 By 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 . Donald Barnhouse “No perfect feet walk the path of faith.”. Neglect of God.
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Big faith...Big failures 12:10-20 & 16
Hebrews 11:8 By 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.
Donald Barnhouse “No perfect feet walk the path of faith.”
Neglect of God failure #1
Negev Egypt Canaan
Neglect of God Genesis 46:3–4 God said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you a great nation there. I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again; and Joseph will close your eyes.” failure #1
Neglect of God Proverbs 16:25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. failure #1
Fear of man Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted. failure #2
Fear of man Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. failure #2
Fear of man • 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. failure #2
Fear of man Kent Hughes “Abram remained silent under Pharaoh’s reproach, uttering not a word. What could he say? He would build no altars in Egypt. Neither would he proclaim the name of the Lord. Abram and his entourage humbly crept out of Egypt.” failure #2
Rejection of responsibility Genesis 16 • Saraisaid to Abram • Abram listened to Sarai • Saraitook Hagar • Saraigave Hagar to her husband Genesis 3 • Eve said to Adam • Adam listened to Eve • Eve took the fruit • Eve gave the fruit to her husband failure #3
Rejection of responsibility failure #3
Failure to learn failure #4
Failure to learn Kent Hughes “Christian, are you contemplating an expediency to obtain what you imagine to be God’s will in your most treasured relationship — in a friendship — in a professional pursuit — in your career — in your education —in your ministry? If so, take a deep breath. Stand back. Take some time. Read God’s Word. Think. Pray. And obey the will of God.”
Application • – Spiritual discernment – • – Powerful blessing –
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