Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. I. FAITH UNDIMINISHED BY ADVANCING YEARS. 1. The worth of a man's creed fully tested at the close of life. 2. The blessedness of that, our confidence in which increases with increased experience. 3. The continuance of spiritual energy when the physical powers fail. God's people die "full of life." II. FAITH HANDING ON THE BLESSING TO THOSE THAT COME AFTER. 1. The Divine word qualifies all God's people to be prophets of blessing. 2. It is only by faith in God that we can impart a blessing to others. 3. Thus we can leave blessings on those we love when we are dying. Faith's legacies are surer than any. III. FAITH TRIUMPHING OVER LIFE'S UNFULFILLED HOPES. 1. Promises so far unfulfilled. 2. The strongest possible assurance, even in death, of the things hoped for. 3. Thus faith enables the saint to enter with eager anticipation into the unseen world. 4. As we look back on the subsequent history of the descendants of the patriarchs we see how abundantly their faith was justified. We judge of God's faithfulness too soon. Time will prove Him true. (C. New.) Parallel Verses KJV: By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.WEB: By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come. |
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