Two Ancient Believers

Hebrews
Written By Steve Estes

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Speaker: Steve Estes
Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-6
August 20, 2023

Hebrews 11:4-6: By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Sermon Outline

1. Introduction

2. Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)

  • How did Abel know God approved of his offering?

  • Why did God accept Abel and not Cain?

3. Lessons from Abel

  • Faith makes your prayers and church attendance acceptable

  • Faith makes your life speak long past your death

4. Enoch (Genesis 5:21-24)

  • His lifespan

  • He walked with God

  • He hadn't always lived acceptably to God

  • He never experienced physical death

  • His faith is what pleased God

5. Lessons from Enoch

  • Faith in God saves believers from hell

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