Waiting for Isaac
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Speaker: Steve Estes
Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12
September 17, 2023
Hebrews 11:11-12, NIV (1979): By faith Abraham, even though he was past age ā and Sarah herself was barren ā was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
Hebrews 11:11-12, ESV: By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age since she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many and the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.
Sermon Outline
1. The promise of an heir was made four times
The first time
The second time
The third time
Impatience results in Ishmael
The fourth time
2. The promise was fulfilled in God's timing
3. Lessons
Remember why this story was included in the letter
Faith can be real even when it is weak
Faith is ultimately always about Christ
