Chuck Swindoll returns to this grand chapter of heroic faith—Hebrews 11. We’ll pass through several generations where faith played a major role. We’ll find it first in Isaac, then Jacob, then Joseph, and finally, centuries later, in Moses’ God-honoring parents, who refused to be intimidated by Pharaoh’s command as they hid their infant son for three months.
Our study of Hebrews 11 continues as we focus our thoughts on the Lord’s directing Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, on the altar. It’s a gripping story and an incredible example of faith!
The first-century believers needed to have patient endurance . . . just as we do today. So we turn to the example of Abraham and Sarah and see how their faith held up when continually tested.
Pastor Chuck continues to pursue the subject of faith. This richly fascinating section of Scripture surrounds and includes the intriguing people of Hebrews 11 who are worthy of our study.
Hebrews 11 mentions one “hero of faith” after another, who trusted God while facing enormous challenges against incredible odds. Let’s pause and quickly glance at each of these faith heroes.
From the final notes in Jeremiah’s mournful song of woe, a refrain of hope emerges. God still sits on His throne and rules the world’s affairs. He will restore His people’s joy and turn mourning to dancing.
When calamity strikes, possessions offer no comfort. What was important isn’t anymore. How do we go on? Even as Jeremiah tours through Jerusalem’s wreckage, we find God’s hope for reconstruction.
Finally, when we come to the third chapter of Lamentations, we find something in Jeremiah’s sad journal that’s encouraging! The prophet offers a bright ray of hope, and we’re ready to hear it.
Chuck Swindoll continues his study of Lamentations by looking at one of the darkest chapters of Scripture that describe the extreme suffering endured during the destruction of Jerusalem. May we all better understand God’s heart for His people and personally apply the truths learned from God’s justified wrath.
Now that we have introduced everyone to Jeremiah, and have surveyed all five chapters in Lamentations, we’re ready to dig into the first chapter. The cries and anguish of the beleaguered city of Jerusalem tells her own tales of defeat, loneliness, and woe through Jeremiah’s pen. She was unwilling to hear and heed the prophet’s warnings as she persisted in selfishness, idolatry, and all forms of moral and ethical disobedience. Finally, the judgment of God fell. What a passionate message for all of us living in this post-Christian world!