Title: The Explosive Power of This Two Word Phrase

Speaker: Rob Berreth

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40

Episode Overview:

In this episode, we continue through Hebrews 11 and explore the explosive power of two simple words: by faith. From Abraham’s trust in God when asked to sacrifice Isaac, to Moses choosing reproach over riches, to saints who endured trials and persecution—their lives remind us that ordinary people with faith in an extraordinary God become unstoppable. Hebrews 11 calls us to trust when we cannot see, to hope when circumstances seem bleak, to take courage when culture resists, and to live with an eternal perspective that reshapes how we see the present.

Key Highlights:

• Trust: Abraham, Israel at the Red Sea, and Jericho’s walls—faith begins with trust in God’s promises.

• Hope: The patriarchs looked beyond their lives to God’s certain future.

• Courage: Faith emboldened Moses’ parents, Rahab, and countless others to risk everything.

• Perspective: Moses and Rahab valued eternal treasure over temporary gain.

• Faith’s Power: By faith, God’s people changed the world and their inner world, becoming those “of whom the world was not worthy.”

• Something Better: We live in the fullness of Christ, the “something better” they longed for.

Call to Action:

Where is God asking you to trust Him today? Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith is not reserved for spiritual giants but is available to ordinary believers who place their confidence in a faithful God. Take that next step of trust—whether in your family, your generosity, your calling, or your perseverance—believing that the God who was faithful then is faithful now.

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