Old Aberdeen Mission 7 March 2004

Theme: Faith in God

 

Readings:   Genesis 12: 1-9

                     Hebrews 11: 8-12

 

Illustration 1 Hearing God’s voice Radio not working. Needs to be switched on and tuned in.

1. What is Faith?

1. Hearing God’s voice
• Coming close to God
• Listening to what He says
2. Doing what God says
• Believing His word
• Obeying His command
3. Not giving up
• Overcoming difficulties
• Depending on God

 

Illustration 2 Doing what God says Blindfold child, led through maze of obstacles by voice instructions to find prize

2. Abraham

1. Heard God’s voice
• Called to go where God led him
• Promised God’s blessings
2. Did what God said
• Believed God’s promise
• Went where God said
3. Didn’t give up
• Faced many difficulties
• Received God’s help

 

Illustration 3 Not giving up Child searching for a hidden £2 coin. Bribed to stop looking with offers of 2p, 5p, 10p, etc

3. You and me

1. We must hear God’s voice
• Sheep following the shepherd
• Receiving His blessing
2. We must do what God says

·        Believing His word

·        Doing the work of Jesus

3. We must not give up

·        We will face problems

·        God will never let us go