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Hebrews 11:1-40Hebrews 11:1-40

Starlight proves that the earth is billions of years old!

Archaeology disproved the Bible

years ago.

Thestory of Jonah is

the biggest fish story ever told!

Stars can’t do

that!

HebrewsChapter 11

vs.1-9,32-40

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#1 Learn from past saints“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” (Heb. 12:1, KJV)

As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.

(Pr. 27:17, NASV)

I DON’T BELIEVE IN ENGINES

SCENARIO #2

I DON’T BELIEVE IN ENGINES

SCENARIO #3

I DON’T BELIEVE IN ENGINES

““Having a form of godliness Having a form of godliness but denying its power”but denying its power”

(2 Timothy 3:5, NKJV) (2 Timothy 3:5, NKJV)

#1 Learn from past saints#1 Learn from past saints#2 Study available evidence#2 Study available evidence

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II Corinthians 10:3-5II Corinthians 10:3-5

For though we walk in the flesh, we do For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare weapons of our warfare are are not carnal not carnal

but mighty in God for pulling down but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself and every high thing that exalts itself

against the knowledge of God, bringing against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the every thought into captivity to the

obedience of Christ (NKJV)obedience of Christ (NKJV)

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Archaeology disproved the Bible

years ago.

1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

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anatole {an-at-ol-ay'} • from 393; TDNT - 1:352,57; n f• AV - east 9, dayspring 1; 10• 1) a rising (of the sun and stars)• 2) the east (the direction of the sun's rising)

1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

paidion {pahee-dee'-on}

1) a young child, a little boy, a little girl

John 16:21A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. [NKJV]

paidion {pahee-dee'-on}

1) a young child, a little boy, a little girl

Mark 5:39, 4239 When He came in, He said to them, "Why make this commotion and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeping.”42 Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.

paidion {pahee-dee'-on}

1) a young child, a little boy, a little girl

7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Summary of key points:#1 They saw the star rise in the east.#2 It indicated a Jewish king.#3 The star did not indicate where to look

(at least at first).#4 Ultimately the star stood over “where”

Jesus was.

May 20th

March 21st

WHEN DO PEOPLE SAY WHEN DO PEOPLE SAY JESUS WAS BORN?JESUS WAS BORN?

2 BC2 BC

November, 5 BC

March 1, 7 BC at

1:21 a.m.

Autumn

Autumn, 2 BC

Autumn, 2 BC

Sept. 29, 2 BC

6 BC 6 AD

Sept. 11, 3 BC

2 BC

June 2, 2 BC

Genesis 49: 9-109 Judah is a lion's whelp; From the prey, my son, you have gone up. He bows down, he lies down as a lion; And as a lion, who shall rouse him? 10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people.

About 4 miles

“…when they saw the star, they rejoiced with

exceeding great joy.” (Mt. 2:10)

#1 Learn from past saints1 Learn from past saints#2 Study available evidence#2 Study available evidence#3 Base your faith on God’s #3 Base your faith on God’s Word.Word.

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I DON’T BELIEVE IN ENGINES

But that was so long ago…

Hebrews 4:12 (KJV) Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)

““For the word of God is quick, and For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged powerful, and sharper than any two-edged

sword, piercing even to the dividing sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the asunder of soul and spirit, and of the

joints and marrow, and is a discerner of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Genesis 1:3 (KJV)Genesis 1:3 (KJV)

And God said,And God said,Let there be light: Let there be light:

and there was light.and there was light.

““And the LORD went And the LORD went before them by day in a before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead pillar of a cloud, to lead

them the way; and by night them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give in a pillar of fire, to give

them light…”them light…”

Exodus 13:21 (KJV)Exodus 13:21 (KJV)

Dictionary of Biblical Languages With Semantic Domains: Greek (New Testament)Bob’s Bible Book

Dictionary of Biblical Languages With Semantic Domains: Greek (New Testament)

843 ἀστήρ (astēr), έρος (eros), ὁ (ho): n, masc.;≡ DBLHebr 3919; Str 792; TDNT 1.503—1. LN 1.30 star, planet (Ac 27:20; 1Co 15:41; Jude 13; Rev 1:16); 2. LN 1.33 ἀστὴρ πρωϊνός (astēr prōinos), morning star (Rev 2:28; 22:16+); 3. cf. LN 15.165-15.186 supernatural light for leading (Mt 2:2, 7, 9, 10), note: normally interpreted as adj. celestial body, yet, in context, this light source led to adj. single residence, hence, not adj. normal celestial light source, for another interp, see first entry: compare 14.046; 4. cf. LN 12.44 supernatural beings (Mt 24:29; Mk 13:25; Rev 6:13; 8:11, 12), for another interp of some of these verses, see first entry

Dictionary of Biblical Languages With Semantic Domains: Greek (New Testament)

843 ἀστήρ (astēr), έρος (eros), ὁ (ho): n, masc.;≡ DBLHebr 3919; Str 792; TDNT 1.503—1. LN 1.30 star, planet (Ac 27:20; 1Co 15:41; Jude 13; Rev 1:16); 2. LN 1.33 ἀστὴρ πρωϊνός (astēr prōinos), morning star (Rev 2:28; 22:16+); 3. cf. LN 15.165-15.186 supernatural light for leading (Mt 2:2, 7, 9, 10), note: normally interpreted as adj. celestial body, yet, in context, this light source led to adj. single residence, hence, not adj. normal celestial light source, for another interp, see first entry: compare 14.046; 4. cf. LN 12.44 supernatural beings (Mt 24:29; Mk 13:25; Rev 6:13; 8:11, 12), for another interp of some of these verses, see first entry

1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NKJV1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NKJV For the message of the cross is foolishness For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” Where understanding of the prudent.” Where is the is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?foolish the wisdom of this world? For since, For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased Godwisdom did not know God, it pleased God

through the foolishness of the message through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For preached to save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. weakness of God is stronger than men.

1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NKJV 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NKJV

through the foolishness of the message through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For preached to save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. wisdom of God. Because the foolishness Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than menweakness of God is stronger than men. .

1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NKJV 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NKJV

Application #1Application #1

Our personal faith Our personal faith in Godin God

John 20:29 (KJV)John 20:29 (KJV)

““Jesus saith unto him, Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: seen me, thou hast believed: blessed blessed are they that have are they that have

not seen, and yet have not seen, and yet have believed.believed.””

Application #2Application #2

Sharing our faith Sharing our faith with otherswith others

““It is It is wrongwrong to tell to tell people that they people that they

are are wrongwrong.”.”

““It is It is wrongwrong to tell to tell people that they people that they

are are wrongwrong.”.”

Are everyone’s Are everyone’s beliefs beliefs equallyequally important and important and equallyequally valid? valid?

Jesus is God’s Son!

He was just some crazy guy!

He was not the

messiah

He was another prophet

ALL OF THESE BELIEFS ALL OF THESE BELIEFS CAN’TCAN’T BE EQUALLY TRUE! BE EQUALLY TRUE!

Ezekiel 3:15-19 Ezekiel 3:15-19 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to and give them warning from me. When I say to a wicked man, 'You will surely die,' and you do a wicked man, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. But if you do you accountable for his blood. But if you do warn the wicked man and he does not turn warn the wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness or from his evil ways, he from his wickedness or from his evil ways, he will die for his sin; but you will have saved will die for his sin; but you will have saved yourself.yourself.

If the Bible clearly If the Bible clearly says it, then I must says it, then I must clearly believe it. clearly believe it.

It is all theIt is all theproof we need.proof we need.

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#3 Base your faith on God’s #3 Base your faith on God’s Word.Word.

#2 Study available evidence#2 Study available evidence

#1 Learn from past saints#1 Learn from past saints#1 Learn from past saints#1 Learn from past saints

#2 Study available evidence#2 Study available evidence

#3 Base your faith on God’s #3 Base your faith on God’s Word.Word.