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The Faith of Moses

Hebrews 11:23-29. The Faith of Moses. The Faith of Moses. Hebrews 11 is often referred to as the “Hall of Fame of Faith.” Moses has already been mentioned as being “faithful in all his house . . . As a servant” – Heb. 3:2,5 What lessons can we learn from this text?. Hebrews 11:23-29.

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The Faith of Moses

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  1. Hebrews 11:23-29 The Faith of Moses W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  2. The Faith of Moses • Hebrews 11 is often referred to as the “Hall of Fame of Faith.” • Moses has already been mentioned as being “faithful in all his house . . . As a servant” – Heb. 3:2,5 • What lessons can we learn from this text? Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  3. The Faith of Moses • Hebrews 11 is often referred to as the “Hall of Fame of Faith.” • Moses has already been mentioned as being “faithful in all his house . . . As a servant” – Heb. 3:2,5 • What lessons can we learn from this text? Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  4. The Faith of Moses Hebrews 11:23-29 (NKJV) . . . for he looked to the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned. W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  5. The Faith of Moses The Faith of His Parents – (23) • They hid Moses for three months – Ex. 2:2; Acts 7:20 • Thought of him as special – Ex. 2:2; Heb 11:23; Ps. 127:3 • Did not fear the royal command – Heb. 11:23 • They trusted God would preserve him and use him. Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  6. The Faith of Moses The Faith of His Parents – (23) • Parents need faith – Heb. 11:1; 2 Cor. 5:7; Rom 4:19-21 • Faith is needed to “bring up children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” – Deut. 6:4-9; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15 • Requires discipline – Prov. 13:24; 19:18; 22:6,15; 23:13 Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  7. The Faith of Moses Refused To Be Called The Son of Pharaoh’s daughter – (24-26) • “When he came of age”(Heb. 11:24; Ex. 2:11; Acts 7:21-25) • Moses made a mature choice to align himself with God and His people – renouncing his privileges. • With maturity comes greater responsibility – Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  8. The Faith of Moses Refused To Be Called The Son of Pharaoh’s daughter – (24-26) • “Choosing rather to suffer affliction” – (11:25) • What would many think of his choice? • Choosing to follow the Lord takes faith – Mat. 7:13,14; Acts 14:22; 2 Tim 3:10-12; • The pleasures of sin are short lived! - 1 Jn 2:15-17; Rom 6:23 Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  9. The Faith of Moses Refused To Be Called The Son of Pharaoh’s daughter – (24-26) • “Esteeming the reproach of Christ as greater” – (11:26) • Moses chose spiritual riches over temporal riches – Mat 6:19-24; 1 Tim 6:6-17 • Spiritual riches are seen ONLY through the eyes of faith – Heb. 11:1,6; 2 Cor. 5:7; Rom. 10:17; Heb. 13:13 Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  10. The Faith of Moses Refused To Be Called The Son of Pharaoh’s daughter – (24-26) • “Looking to the reward” (11:26) • Moses looked away from everything else - focusing on what God promised – • So should we – (Heb. 11:1; 2 Cor. 4:16-18; Phili 3:8-14; Heb. 12:1,2; 10:35; Tit. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:3-9) Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  11. The Faith of Moses Forsook Egypt – (27) • We Should Forsake The World • “Come out from among them and be separate” – (2 Cor. 6:14-7:1; 2 Pet. 20-22) • Not fearing men but God – (Mat. 10:28; Rom 8:35-39) • Through faith look to God – (Ps. 16:8; 1 Pet. 1:8) Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  12. The Faith of Moses Kept The Passover – (28) • We Need To Take Seriously Our Worship & Service To God • “With reverence and godly fear” – (Heb. 12:28) • When we partake of the Lord’s supper – (1 Cor. 11:23-33) Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  13. The Faith of Moses Guided The Children of Israel Through The Red Sea – (29) • By One Man’s Faith, Many Became Faithful • They saw and accepted the saving grace of God– (ex. 14:13,22) • How does you faith impact those around you?– (Mat. 5:13-16; 1 Thes. 1:6-10) Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  14. The Faith of Moses • The Faith of His Parents – • Refused To Be Called The Son of Pharaoh’s daughter – • Forsook Egypt – • Kept The Passover – • Lead The Children of Israel Through The Red Sea - Hebrews 11:23-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

  15. Hebrews 11:23-29 • We Need Faithful Parents – • We Need To Reject Satan’s Influence – • We Need To Leave The World Behind – • We Need To Worship And Serve God – • Our Faith Needs To Be A Positive Influence - The Faith of Moses W. 65th St church of Christ / July 26,2009

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