Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
As we have discussed, the Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11, refers to those that have visions. Ezekiel is a prophet that had visions, just as Joseph and Daniel had visions. The name Ezekiel means God strengthens. The story of Ezekiel is found in the book with his name in the Old Testament. The book contains many of his visions, […]
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In the Hall of Faith, we are told “And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment” {Hebrews 11:36} belong in this special group. The prophet, Jeremiah, fits this description. The name Jeremiah means may God Exalt or exalted of the Lord. Jeremiah 1 recounts his calling from God. “ But the Lord said unto me, Say […]
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In the Hall of Faith, is listed those who were moreover of bonds and imprisonment. Micaiah is one of those whom this refers to. The name Micaiah means who is like God. Micaiah should not be confused with the prophet, Micah. The story of Micaiah can be found in 1 Kings 22. King Jehoshaphat of Judah goes to visit King […]
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In the Hall of Faith, is described as “they were stoned”. In 2 Chronicles, Zechariah is a son of one of the high priest. He is regarded as one of the prophets. In 2 Chronicles 24, Zechariah stands before the people and speaks out about the wickedness of King Joash. Verse 20 says, “Then the Spirit of God came on Zechariah […]
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In the Hall of Faith is mentioned and others had trial of cruel mockings and yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment. One of those that endured mockings and imprisonment was the prophet, Jeremiah. The name Jeremiah means God exalts. Jeremiah was a Benjamite. He is also refereed to as the weeping prophet. In the early days of is ministry, Jeremiah […]
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In the Hall of Faith are mentioned the women received their dead by a resurrection. Last week we took a look at the widow of Zarephath. The prophet Elijah was used by God to provide food in the time of famine and raise her son from the dead. In 2 Kings 4, we find a second account of a child […]
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In the Hall of Faith, women received their dead by a resurrection are mentioned in Hebrews 11:35. One of these we know of is the widow of Zarephath. The story is found in 1 Kings 17, which also pertains the first visit of the prophet Elijah. Elijah went to King Arab to give him a message from God that there […]
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In the Hall of Fame, we are told that “out of my weaknesses were made strong”. Samson was made strong due to his hair and David was given strength to fight Goliath. One of whom God gave strength out of weakness and a miraculous recovery was King Hezekiah. He was king of Judah and son of King Ahaz. The name […]
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Moses parents were listed in the Hall of Faith. “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a goodly child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.” {Hebrews 11:23} Moses mother was named Jochebed, which means God is glory. She is described as a daughter of Levi, […]
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Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, stood up for their beliefs Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are not mentioned by name in the Hall of Faith, but referred to as “quenched the fire”. {Hebrews 11:34}. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were friends of Daniel, who escaped the lions den. They also suffered under the hand of King Nebuchadnezzar. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are the […]
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Last week, we discussed Samuel. He is the last individual mentioned by name in the Hall of Faith, found in Hebrews 11. However, there are many others described in the Hall of Faith that allows us to know who they are. We will be covering these individuals in the following weeks. In Hebrews 11:33, we are told “who through faith subdued […]
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Samuel is the last person mentioned by name in the Hall of Faith {Hebrews 11}. The meaning of the name Samuel is: Name of God; asked of God; heard by God. Samuel has two books in the Old Testament named for him and was a great prophet, anointing the first two kings of Israel. 1 Samuel begins with the story of Hannah, Samuel’s mother, […]
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David is described as a man after God’s own heart. {1 Samuel 13:14}, so it is no surprise that he made the Hall of Faith. We first meet David as a young shepherd boy and watch him grow from a man anointed by God, to a man on the run, to King of Israel, to a man driven by desire […]
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Jephthah made the ultimate sacrifice when he chose to be obedient to God. The name Jephthah means to open. Jephthah did not have an easy life. From the very beginning the odds were stacked against him. He was the son of a harlot and his half-brothers, through his father Gilead, drove him away. {Judges 11:1-3} But, Jephthah rose above all […]
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We all know the story of Samson and Delilah, but there is much more to Samson’s story than just the finale we are all familiar with. Samson was one of the last judge of the Israelites, before the kings or monarchy was instituted. His story is found in Judges 13-16. The name Samson means sun. The story of Samson starts […]
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Barak was a 12th-century BC ruler and Judge of Ancient Israel. As military commander in the biblical Book of Judges, Barak, with Deborah the prophetess, from the Tribe of Ephraim, defeated the Canaanite armies led by Sisera. The name Barak in the Bible means lightening. Barak was the son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, Barak’s mother was from the […]
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Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh and lived in Ephra. As a leader of the Israelites, he won a decisive victory over a Midianite army despite a vast numerical disadvantage, leading a troop of 300 ‘valiant’ men. The name Gideon means “feller” or “hewer” in Hebrew. A hewer is a person […]
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Rahab was in the promised land when the Israelite’s took possession of the land. She and her family are the only people saved during the invasion. The story of Rahab is found in the book of Joshua. The name Rahab means spacious. Rahab’s story is found in that of the Israelite’s. The chosen people of God are searching out the […]
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When Moses died, he handed his duties over to Joshua, who had been with him for a long time. Joshua was mentored by Moses. He could not have asked for any better training than under Moses. Joshua means “God {Yahweh} is my salvation”. We are told that Joshua is the son of Nun. Moses charged Joshua with selecting and commanding […]
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Last week, we ended the book of Genesis with a look at Joseph. The next person listed in the Hall of Faith is Moses, who picks up the story of the Israelite’s several hundred years later, in the book of Exodus. In the Hall of Faith, Moses story is summed up as “ By faith […]
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