Pentecost Season · Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12
The Faith of Abraham
August 13, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1).
The preacher defines faith and then illustrates it through Abraham, who obeyed and set out not knowing where he was going, trusting God's promise even to the point of offering Isaac.
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Commentary
Hebrews 11 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Commentary on the definition of faith and Abraham's obedience.
Hebrews 11:8 Commentaries BibleHub
Collects classic commentators on Abraham going out by faith.
Hebrews 11:8-10 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed notes on Abraham's obedient departure for the promised land.
Hebrews 11 (Barnes/Gill) StudyLight
Gill's Exposition treats the faith chapter's opening and Abraham narrative.
Commentary on Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Working Preacher
Exegetical commentary on the same faith-of-Abraham pericope for this Sunday.
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