Genesis 15:7-8 - The Pulpit Commentary - Bible Study & Commentary

Genesis 15:7-8 - Homilies By W. Roberts

The strength and weakness of faith.

I. FAITH 'S SOURCE OF STRENGTH .

1. Looking up to the Divine character—" I am the Lord."

2. Looking back to the Divine grace—"that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees."

3. Looking oat to the Divine promise—"to give thee this land to inherit it."

II. FAITH 'S OCCASION OF WEAKNESS .

1. Looking forward—the fulfillment of the promise seeming far away.

2. Looking in—discovering nothing either in or about itself to guarantee its ultimate realization.— W .

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Genesis 15:7-8 - Homilies By W. Roberts

Genesis 15:7-8 - Homilies By W. Roberts

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