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Hebrews 11:37-38They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were
killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated
— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in
dens and caves of the earth. 39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not
receive what was promised,
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation.
Hebrews 11:38
Noah
Noah lived in a different world…1. Lived under a cloud cover
of water, Genesis 1:62. Lived before the continental
division, Genesis 10:253. Lived in a vegetarian world,
Genesis 1:29-30; 9:34. Lived in a world of giants,
Genesis 6:45. Population formulas add to
the picture
There were also similarities… Genesis 6:1-8
1. Sons of God led astray by the attractive, worldly ones
2. Every thought was evil, continually
3. God was grieved in heart, sorry that he had made man
Noah found favorGenesis 6:9
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation.
Noah walked with God. Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear
constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world
and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning
of the unseen, and heeded it
Do we listen to warnings?Warnings about
friendsAbout assemblingTo our childrenAbout our speechAbout our attitudeAbout drinkingAbout our exampleEtc., etc.
Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning
of the unseen, and heeded it
2. Built what he didn’t understand
We also are building….When we discipline
our childrenWhen we resist
changes in the church’s organization, mission, and work
When we build the right kind of influence
Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning
of the unseen, and heeded it
2. Built what he didn’t understand
3. Took on a task with the end unknown
We have tasks before us also with unknown end results…
Programs of teachingPrograms of teachingPrograms of outreachPrograms of outreachPrograms of benevolencePrograms of benevolence
Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning
of the unseen, and heeded it
2. Built what he didn’t understand
3. Took on a task with the end unknown
4. Lived blameless in a culture that was unacceptable
2 Peter 2:5…if he did not spare
the ancient world, but preserved
Noah, a herald of righteousness,
with seven others, when he brought a
flood upon the world of the
ungodly;…
Noah preached righteousness
What Can I Do? • Pray hard• Build your
faith• Speak up like Noah
Why was Noah a man of Faith?1. Received warning of
the unseen, and heeded it
2. Built what he didn’t understand
3. Took on a task with the end unknown
4. Lived blameless in a culture that was unacceptable
5. Was subject to sin, unfortunately
Noah was a man of faith, Given as an example
1. Received warning of the unseen, and heeded it2. Built what he didn’t understand3. Took on a task with the end unknown4. Lived blameless in a culture that was
unacceptable5. And was subject to sin, unfortunately
But he was a follower of the one true God
Could we be followers like Noah?