Abraham: For He Walked by Faith and Not by Sight

By Jeremy Sweets Even at the mention of the biblical character Abraham, the attribute of faith clearly comes to mind. His life embodied the very essence of faithfulness and obedience to the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we are to walk by faith, not by sight.” Abraham’s life exemplifies the meaning of Paul’s charge to …

By Fanning Yater Tant J.D. Tant: Texas Preacher

By Eric Norford Editor’s Note: Several months ago, we ran a special issue edited by Marc Gibson, entitled “Bring the Books.” This article was accidentally left out of that series. The preacher’s library is not complete unless it has the book about J.D. Tant: Texas Preacher. It is important that young preachers not lose sight of …

Hebrews 11:22; Genesis 37, 39-50: Joseph

By C.R. Wheeler Hebrews 11:22  “By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus …” The Hebrew writer mentions Joseph because he trusted God to cause the exodus of his people from the land of Egypt to posses the land that he had promised to his great-grandfather Abraham. Joseph’s confidence was a …