- The Gospel According to Isaiah-2016-Northern Virginia Bible Conference
- The Gospel According to David-2016-Rocky Mountain Bible Conference
- The Gospel According to Abraham-2016-Arizona Bible Conference
- The Gospel According to Noah-2016-PA Bible Conference
- The Gospel According to Moses – 2017 Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference
- The Gospel According to Jesus – September 2017, Prescott, AZ
- The Gospel According to Paul- October 2017, Uniontown, PA
The Gospel According to Abraham
Arizona Bible Conference
September 2–4, 2016
In the future, we will also study “The Gospel According to Noah” (Uniontown October 2016) and then “The Gospel According to Moses” (No. Virginia Spring 2017). The combined weight of these studies should greatly strengthen our faith in the unity and harmony of the Scriptures and, at the same time, motivate us to “imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises,” Heb 6:12.
Gene Cunningham - April 8, 2000
Simplicity in Christ #9
The Simplicity of the Pilgrim Mentality
Heb 11:13-16 shows the pilgrim mentality among the heroes of faith. Pilgrim mindset:
- their eyes are fixed on eternity recognizing life is a temporary journey (Heb 11:13);
- They do not look back (Heb 11:15, Act 7:9, Heb 10:38-39);
- Their heart nor roots are in this world (Heb 11:14, Heb 11:16).
We need to be a "sojourner". Peter writes to those who are scattered, calling them pilgrims by nature (Acts 8:4). Peter exhorts them to have the pilgrim mindset (1Pe 2:11-12). As temporary residents, remain aloof from fleshly lusts (i.e., the desire to live in this world thinking you're going to stay) (Mat 13:22, Luk 21:34). "Fleshly lusts" are the cares of this life (2Ti 4:2). As witnesses in the world (1Pe 2:12).
- pilgrim lifestyle counteracts evil reports (2Co 4:1-7, 2Co 6:4-10);
- it is effective to win the lost (1Pe 2:12);
- Obedient to civil authority (1Pe 2:13-18); we need to earn the right to be heard;
- we're free from this temporary world (1Pe 2:16-18).
Abraham was given the land, but he wouldn't have it until after life (Act 7:1-8); Abraham had to conclude that his inheritence was in the next life ( Gen 15:1-6, Heb 11:8). Abraham waited for the city God would provide (Heb 11:8-10). Jesus dwelt as a sojourner (Joh 1:14). Pilgrims are homeward bound (Heb 11:13, Mat 10:32, Phi 3:20, Act 5:29). Jesus warns about the cares of this world choking fruitfulness (Mat 13:22, Luk 21:34-35, Luk 17:32).
- "Put your house in order" (Isa 38:1);
- "Prepare to meet your God" (Amo 4:12);
- "Burn your plow" (1Ki 19:21);
- "Lay aside every weight that entangles" (Heb 12:1);
- "take a sword" (Luk 22:36).
Scripture References: Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 10:38-39, Amos 4:12, Acts 7:1-8, Matthew 10:32, Acts 7:9, Isaiah 38:1, Luke 21:34, Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 11:15, Luke 17:32, Matthew 13:22, John 1:14, Hebrews 11:13, Luke 21:34-35, Acts 8:4, Hebrews 11:8-10, Hebrews 11:13-16, Matthew 13:22, Hebrews 11:16, Luke 22:36, Hebrews 11:8, Acts 5:29, Hebrews 11:14, Hebrews 12:1, Genesis 15:1-6
From Series: "2018 AYC Ladies Classes"
Nan Cunningham spoke to the ladies at the 2018 AYC Camp.