When Faith Is Tested - Ben Johnson | First Assembly Church

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This past Sunday, our Lead Pastor, Ben Johnson, preached a message entitled "When Faith is Tested." Pastor Ben reminded us that our faith will be tested, but these trials reveal the genuineness of our faith and strengthen our trust in God. Through the example of Abraham in Hebrews 11:17-19, we see that faith obeys even when things don't make sense, as Abraham was willing to offer Isaac because he trusted God's promises. Pastor Ben also highlighted that faith trusts God to keep His promises, even when the outcome seems impossible. Abraham believed God was able to raise Isaac from the dead, and ultimately experienced God's provision through the ram caught in the thicket. This message encourages us to remain faithful through life's tests, obeying God and trusting that He will provide and remain true to His promises.✍️ Notes Title: When Faith is Tested – Ben JohnsonBy faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. Hebrews 11:17-19 (NKJV) Our Faith will be Tested.“By faith Abraham, when he was tested,” vs. 17Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12 (NKJV) In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been [grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:6-7(NKJV) Faith Obeys Even When It Doesn't Make Sense.“So Abraham rose early in the morning…” Genesis 22:3 Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:1-2 (NKJ)Faith Trusts God to Keep His Promises“Concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead” Hebrews 11:19So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. Then on the third day Abraham lifted his eyes and saw the place afar off. And Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; the lad and I will go yonder and worship, and we will come back to you.” Genesis 22:3-5 (NKJ) So Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife, and the two of them went together. But Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Then he said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together. (6-8)And He said, “Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.” Genesis 22:12 Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So, Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son. And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.” Genesis 22:13-14📅 UPCOMING EVENTS Check our Calendar here: https://fachurch.churchcenter.com/reg...🔗 STAY CONNECTED Take your NEXT STEP: fill out a short form that’ll help us get the conversation started: https://www.fa.church/nextsteps First Assembly | @fa.church @fa.seton https://www.fa.church / fa.church

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