Join us as we explore the story of Abraham in Genesis 22, where God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. This episode discusses how Abraham trusted and obeyed God, believing that God would stay true to His promise about his descendants. Discover the importance of faith and obedience as we reflect on the hymn 'Trust and Obey' and how God provided a lamb when it seemed like He asked for something impossible. Let's learn together why faith without works is unprofitable, and be inspired to continue sharing the gospel.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:39 Trust and Obey: A Hymn's Message

01:16 Genesis 22: The Test of Abraham's Faith

03:19 Abraham's Obedience and Journey

07:14 Isaac's Question and Abraham's Faith

09:15 God's Provision and Abraham's Reward

10:33 Conclusion and Encouragement

In this heartfelt story, a mother recounts her emotional journey after giving birth to her first child. Facing a health scare with her newborn, she turns to prayer and faith. On Thanksgiving, the miraculous recovery of her child leads to a profound sense of gratitude. This experience strengthens her faith, even in the face of personal loss and challenges. Her story highlights the importance of trust in God, community support, and the idea that true abundance is found in faith, not material wealth.

Join us in this episode as we dive into a new series called 'Deceased Faith.' We'll explore the importance of having faith that shows through actions, based on the teaching from the book of James in the Bible. By comparing passages from James and Romans, we'll learn that real faith isn't just believing in your heart but also showing it through your actions. Using examples like Abraham, we see how faith works hand in hand with deeds. Remember, faith is more than words; it's about what you do. Tune in as we discover how to live and share our faith with others.

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

00:37 Introducing the New Series: Deceased Faith

01:40 Scripture Reading: James Chapter 2

03:34 Understanding Faith and Works

05:27 Comparing Romans and James

07:52 Illustration: Evidence of Faith

08:42 Call to Action: Demonstrating Faith

09:57 Conclusion and Next Steps