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Hall of Faith – Pop Quiz Us Abel Enoch Noah Abraham Sarah Isaac Jacob Obtains Fears Knows Waits Follows Pleases Worries Accomplishes

“By Faith Abraham Forsook All” Hebrews 11:17-19 Pg 1068 In Church Bibles

Hall of Faith – Pop Quiz Us Abel Enoch Noah Abraham Sarah Isaac Jacob Obtains Fears Knows Waits Follows Pleases Worries Accomplishes

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials James 1:2

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. James 1:13

Who – Father sacrificing promised son • “only Son, whom you love” (v.2) • What – greatest sacrifice • Law of First mention – sets tone • Love (v.2), worship (v.5) • Where– “Moriah”(v.2) “Mt of the Lord” (v.14) • When– “then on the third day” (v.4) • Why-“in your Seed all..nations..blessed”(v.18) • How-“took..wood..laid it on…his son” (v.6) • “God will provide Himself the Lamb” (v.8) • “The-Lord-Will-Provide” Yahweh Yireh(14) • “in mount of Lord it shall be provided”

Abraham’s Test • 1) Subject Matter of Test – what? • Isaac • Moral Dilemma • Spiritual Dilemma • He was God’s Promise to Abraham • He was God’s Purpose for Abraham • Life has many such dilemmas • This is more…willing entering dilemma

Abraham’s Test • 1) Subject Matter of Test – what? • 2) Purpose of the Test – why? • Proves Abraham’s Heart • Purifies Abraham’s Heart

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts. Proverbs 17:3

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 1 Peter 1:6-7

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:6-7

For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. … We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment. Psalm 66:10-12

“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24

Before the Lord God made man upon the earth He first prepared for him by creating a world of useful and pleasant things for his sustenance and delight. In the Genesis account of the creation these are called simply `things.’ AW Tozer (1897-1963) – Blessing of Possessing Nothing Pastor, Prophet in W. Virginia, Chicago & Canada

Before the Lord God made man upon the earth He first prepared for him by creating a world of useful and pleasant things for his sustenance and delight. In the Genesis account of the creation these are called simply `things.' They were made for man's uses, but they were meant always to be external to the man and subservient to him. In the deep heart of the man was a shrine where none but God was worthy to come. Within him was God; without, a thousand gifts which God had showered upon him. AW Tozer (1897-1963) – Blessing of Possessing Nothing Pastor, Prophet in W. Virginia, Chicago & Canada

Our woes began when God was forced out of His central shrine and `things' were allowed to enter. Within the human heart `things' have taken over. This is not a mere metaphor, but an accurate analysis of our real spiritual trouble. AW Tozer (1897-1963) – Blessing of Possessing Nothing Pastor, Prophet in W. Virginia, Chicago & Canada

Our woes began when God was forced out of His central shrine and `things' were allowed to enter. Within the human heart `things' have taken over. This is not a mere metaphor, but an accurate analysis of our real spiritual trouble. The pronouns `my' and `mine' look innocent enough in print, but their constant and universal use is significant. They express the real nature of the old Adamic man better than a thousand volumes of theology could do. They are verbal symptoms of our deep disease. AW Tozer (1897-1963) – Blessing of Possessing Nothing Pastor, Prophet in W. Virginia, Chicago & Canada

The way to deeper knowledge of God is through the lonely valleys of soul poverty and abnegation of all things. The blessed ones who possess the Kingdom are they who have repudiated every external thing and have rooted from their hearts all sense of possessing. AW Tozer (1897-1963) – Blessing of Possessing Nothing Pastor, Prophet in W. Virginia, Chicago & Canada

Abraham’s Test • 1) Subject Matter of Test – what? • 2) Purpose of the Test – why? • 3) Passing of Test – how? • By Faith • Concluding…God is able • Concluding…God…fearing God, He is 1st

Abraham’s Test • 1) Subject Matter of Test – what? • 2) Purpose of the Test – why? • 3) Passing of Test – how? • 4) Outcome of Test • Passed the test – heard God’s approval • Put in a place where God could bless • Received Isaac back…

Abraham possessed nothing. AW Tozer (1897-1963) – Blessing of Possessing Nothing Pastor, Prophet in W. Virginia, Chicago & Canada

Abraham possessed nothing. Yet was not this poor man rich? Everything he had owned before was still his to enjoy: sheep, camels, herds, and goods of every sort. He had also his wife and his friends, and best of all he had his son Isaac safe by his side. He had everything, but he possessed nothing. There is the spiritual secret. There is the sweet theology of the heart which can be learned only in the school of renunciation. AW Tozer (1897-1963) – Blessing of Possessing Nothing Pastor, Prophet in W. Virginia, Chicago & Canada

for I have learned Philippians 4:11-13

for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content Philippians 4:11-13

for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Philippians 4:11-13

for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13

“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ Matthew 6:31-33

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. Matthew 6:31-33

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