Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule:
Hebrews 11-13
The object of the whole argument in the book of Hebrews was to keep those to whom it was addressed from apostatizing and especially from relapsing again into Judaism. They were in the midst of trials, and were evidently suffering some form of persecution, the tendency of which was to expose them to the danger of relapsing. The indispensable means of securing these precious saints from apostasy was faith! To show the amazing ability of faith to secure these saints, the writer of Hebrews goes into an extended account of the nature and effects of faith, occupying chapter 11.
The object is to show that faith, or confidence in the Divine promises, has been in all ages the means of perseverance in our relationship to God. In this chapter, the writer first describes or defines the nature of faith, and then illustrates its efficacy and power by reference to numerous instances. In verses 2-40, these illustrations refer to the absolute belief which we have that God made the worlds, and then to the examples of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Rahab in particular, and then to numerous other examples without mentioning their names. The object is to show that there is power in faith to keep our mind and heart fixed upon God in the midst of trials. Having these examples, we should continue to adhere steadfastly to the truth, “knowing that our labor is not in vain, in the Lord.” (1 Cor 15:58)
Prayer Requests:
Personal
- Lord, please help me to be an example of unwavering faith.
- Lord, please help me to see my faith increase as I learn to live by faith in every situation.
- Lord, please help me to live dependent upon you.
Political
- Representative Julie Calley – District 87 – Portland
- Representative Sara Cambensy – District 109 – Marquette
- Representative Darrin Camilleri – District 23 – Brownstown