Mark’s Memos

“By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,” (Heb. 11:24-25) By faith Moses chose the more difficult path of...

“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's command.” (Heb. 11:23; Ex. 2:1-2) When Moses was born his parents hid him by faith from the authorities,...

“By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.” (Heb. 11:22; Gen. 50:24-25) By faith Joseph, as he was dying, asked that they not bury his bones in Egypt (Gen. 50:22-26). Joseph...

“By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.” (Heb. 11:20-21) Before Isaac died, he spoke prophetically over the lives of his...

”By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.” (Hebrews 11:11; Gen. 18:10-15) This passage makes it sound like Sarah never had any doubts, just as the...

”By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.” (Hebrews 11:11; Gen. 18:10-15) By faith Sarah trusted God for her to be able to give birth when she was...

”By 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...

“By faith he [Abraham]dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” (Hebrews 11:9-10; Gen. 12:5;...

“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8; Gen. 12:1-4) By faith Abraham obeyed God and started walking before he knew where he was...

“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) We need faith in order to please God. Faith comes to God. Faith believes in God’s existence...