Description

Old Testament faith; exploring the faith of Abraham, Moses, Joshua, & Rahab. What’s unique about each person’s faith? How the faith of one grew from one person to the next. Do you have this kind of faith?

RESEARCH: The Bible, Internet, ChatGPT

Rehab: https://www.wisdomlib.org/names/rahab

Bible Hub (original languages, lexicons, parallel translations) https://biblehub.com

Blue Letter Bible (Hebrew/Greek tools, cross references) https://www.blueletterbible.org

Key passages:

• Genesis 12–22 (Abraham)
• Exodus 1–34 (Moses)
• Joshua 1–6 (Joshua & Rahab)
• Hebrews 11 (framework for faith)
• Deuteronomy 34 (death of Moses)
• Matthew 17:1–5 (Transfiguration)

Hebrew & Greek Word Studies

• אֱמוּנָה (emunah – eh-moo-NAH) – faithfulness, firmness, reliability
   Source: Bible Hub Hebrew Lexicon (H530)

• πιστις (pistis – PISS-tis) – trust, allegiance, reliance
   Source: Bible Hub Greek Lexicon (G4102)

Scholar Commentary & Academic Insight

• 
  Michael S. Heiser, PhD – The Unseen Realm; Faith in covenant context https://drmsh.com
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  Chuck Missler – Faith, covenant, and typology https://www.khouse.org
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  Enduring Word Commentary (David Guzik) – Verse-by-verse OT insights https://enduringword.com
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  Ron Rhodes, ThM, PhD – Biblical theology & continuity of faith https://www.ronrhodes.org

Non-Canonical / Second Temple Context

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  1 Enoch – Faith, obedience, and pre-flood righteousness https://www.sacred-texts.com/bib/boe
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  Jubilees – Abraham’s obedience and covenant faith https://www.sacred-texts.com/bib/jub

(Used for historical and cultural context only, not doctrinal authority)

Geographic & Historical References

• 
  Ur of the Chaldeans → modern southern Iraq
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  Haran → modern Turkey
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  Midian → northwest Saudi Arabia
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  Mount Horeb / Sinai → traditionally Sinai Peninsula
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  Jericho → modern West Bank

Recommended Study Tools for Listeners

• Bible Hub Interlinear
• Logos Bible Software
• NET Bible Full Notes
• Jewish Study Bible (historical background)