The Faith of The Patriarchs

SERIES: HEBREWS: KNOWING JESUS AND WHY IT MATTERS

MESSAGE: The Faith of The Patriarchs

TEXT: Hebrews 11:17–22

DATE: September 13, 2026

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Abraham’s faith. (Vv. 17–19)

   A. An obedient faith. 

   (Gen. 22:1–3, 9–14)

   B. A proven faith. 

(Gen. 22:12; James 1:12–15)

1. Isaac’s faith. (V. 20)

   A. A faith that prays and believes.

   (Gen. 25:21)

   B. A faith that worships.

(Gen. 26:23–25)

C. A faith that blesses others.

(Gen. 26:27–33)

D. A faith that blesses his children. (V. 20)

E. A faith that blesses beyond this life. (V. 20)

(Gen. 27:28–29, 34–40)

1. Jacob’s faith. (V. 21)

   A. Jacob had dying faith because he had living faith.

(Gen. 48:15)

B. Jacob believed in blessings beyond this life.

C. Jacob had a worshipping faith.

D. Jacob had an enduring faith.

E. Jacob’s faith gave blessings to his sons.

1. Joseph’s faith. (V. 22) 

   A. A faith that blesses, forgives and refuses retribution.

(Gen. 50:15–21)

B. A faith that believes in promises of God yet not realized.

(Gen. 50:24–26)

C. A faith that stands strong in a foreign land.

(Heb. 11:13–16; 1 Cor. 15:50–58)

Take Away Questions:

1. On whom does your faith rest?

2. Is your faith an obedient faith?

3. Has your faith been tried and proven?

4. Is your faith blessing others?

5. Is your faith a living faith?

6. Is your faith an enduring faith?

7. Do you trust God wholly?