9/17/23 Worship Service and Sermon: Waiting for Isaac - Hebrews 11:11-12

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9/17/2023 Worship Service and Sermon from Brick Lane Community Church in Elverson, PA.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12 (Early NIV and ESV)
Title: Waiting for Isaac
Speaker: Steve Estes

NIV 1979 By faith Abraham, even though he was past age--and Sarah herself was barren--was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

ESV By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age since she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many and the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.

Notes:

1. The promise of an heir was made four times
A. The first time
B. The second time
C. The third time
D. Impatience results in Ishmael
E. The fourth time

2. The promise was fulfilled in God's timing

3. Lessons
A. Remember why this story was included in the letter
B. Faith can be real even when it is weak
C. Faith is ultimately always about Christ

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