“The Heroic Dead”

Power Point

Hebrews 11:7 – Genesis 6:5- 6:22, 7:1

 

  1. Three distinctives of Noah’s faith:
  2. He was declared righteous by God.
    2. He was considered blameless by the people.
    3. He was found walking with God.

 

  1. Noah’s heroic faith was marked by:
  2. THE WARNING HE HEARD.
  3. Concerning God’s judgment.
    b. Concerning the building of a boat.
    c. Concerning the sending of rain.
    d. Concerning the making of a covenant.

 

  1. THE FEAR HE EXPERIENCED.
  2. This fear carried three dimensions:
  3. Great concern.
    2. Great respect.
    3. Great devotion.

 

  1. THE WORK HE DID.
  2. He built the ark.
    b. He preached repentance.

 

  1. THE MESSAGE HE SENT.
  2. Was based on what he heard God say.
    b. Was driven by what he saw the people doing.
    c. Was shaped by what he practiced in his life.

 

 

  1. THE REWARD HE RECEIVED.
  2. His family was saved.
    b. His position was secured.