Thematic Bible: Faith tested tested
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By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went.
By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They told him, "Yes, Lord."
But Jesus said to her, "Let the children be filled first, for it is not appropriate to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.
Faith » Faith tested tested » By demanding the last morsel of bread
Elijah said to her, "Don't be afraid. Go and do as you have said; but make me of it a little cake first, and bring it out to me, and afterward make some for you and for your son.
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring dependence upon a poor widow
"Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain you."
Faith » Faith tested tested » Of abraham
He said, "Now take your son, your only son, whom you love, even Isaac, and go into the land of Moriah. Offer him there for a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you of."
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight
Then he said, "Go, borrow containers from of all your neighbors, even empty containers. Don't borrow just a few.
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work
Faith » Faith tested tested » By a strange plan of campaign
All your men of war shall march around the city, going around the city once. You shall do this six days.
Faith » Faith tested tested » By reducing a general's army
Yahweh said to Gideon, "By the three hundred men who lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, each to his own place."