big faith...big failures 12:10-20 & 16

B I G F A I T H . . . B I G F A I L U R E S1 2 : 1 0 - 2 0 & 1 6

Hebrews 11:8By 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

CanaanEgypt

Negev

Neglect of GodGenesis 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 GodProverbs 16:25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

FAILURE #1

Fear of manProverbs 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.

FAILURE #2

Fear of manProverbs 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

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.

Fear of man

FAILURE #2

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.”

Fear of man

FAILURE #2

Genesis 16• Sarai said to Abram• Abram listened to

Sarai• Sarai took Hagar• Sarai gave 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

Rejection of responsibility

FAILURE #3

Rejection of responsibility

FAILURE #3

Failure to learn

FAILURE #4

Failure to learnKent 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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