Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 ESV The Parable of the Sower That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured…
Matthew 13:10-17 ESV The Purpose of the Parables 10 Then the disciples came and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” 11 And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be…
Hebrews 11:35-12:2 ESV By Faith 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two,[ a ] they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute,…
Hebrews 11:32-34 ESV By Faith 32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put…
Hebrews 11:30-31 ESV By Faith 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.
Hebrews 11:29 ESV By Faith 29 By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.
Hebrews 11:23-28 ESV By Faith 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king's edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.…
Hebrews 11:22 ESV By Faith 22 By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones. For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.
Hebrews 11:21 ESV By Faith 21 By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff. For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.
Hebrews 11:17-19 ESV By Faith 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. For more information about…
Hebrews 11:8-12 ESV By Faith 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations,…