In our last lesson called: “Sanctified In The Peace Of The Father’s Promise” We learned that when God made a promise to Abraham, He also swore that He would keep it, so that Abraham’s faith in God’s sworn promise was tested and manifested when God commanded Abraham to offer up his only son Isaac, which was a test that he passed by faith. In this lesson today, we will learn about another important aspect of remaining in faith when we are tempted or persecuted because of our faith and how we must be “Staying The Course Of Sanctification”
Old Testament Scripture Reading: Joshua 24:14 – 17 (KJV)
Jos 24:14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Jos 24:16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
Jos 24:17 For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:
New Testament Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:35 – 39 (KJV)
Heb 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
Heb 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Heb 10:37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Heb 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
Heb 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
Transforming Meditative Questions :
1) What is the relationship between knowledge and required action?
2) What is the role of persistence to the believer?
3) How many should a believer respond to rejection and turmoil which comes because of their own personal proclamation of faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His doctrine?
4) Where do I stand with God? Saved? or Lost?
