Q4. The Motivation of Faith

[JanMary]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses?

It was their faith.

What was this faith based on?

Their belief and trust in God.

At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army?

The Israelites moved into the water believing they would be saved by the God who had led them out of Egypt through Moses. The Egyptians who had no faith in God, followed them in order to kill them, but were enemies of God's people and drowned.

Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

The Bible says "by faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who refused to believe.... In her story in Joshua 2, her faith is based on some fear regarding what she'd heard about how God dealt with His people's enemies, but she BELIEVED, and I think that is the point. She hid the spies believing they would be merciful to her and her family....which shows her faith in God, both to reward her for sparing the spies from capture and death, and in what she'd heard He would do to Jericho.

[Patricia A]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses?

These people had a strong faith in God's promises.

What was this faith based on?

They believe God and His word.

At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army?

The Israelites believed God was with them and would take care of them. The Egyptian army

did not trust in God.

Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

I really don't think there is a difference. When our faith is strong, we are shrewd opportunist as we are taking the opportunity to have eteranal life with God.

[Sheryl]

The motivating factor behind the actions taken by the women in these passages was their faith in the God of Israel.

Their faith was based on God's word and His promises.

At the Red Sea, the Israelites faith was strong because they knew God and what He was capable of doing. The Egyptian army were the enemy of God's chosen ones. They had no faith in God.

Rahab the prostitute faith was real. She believed the God of Israel.

When faith is based on trusting God, we all should be shrewd opportunist for Kingdom service.

[hanks]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31)

What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses?

What was this faith based on?

At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army?

Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

Their lives were regulated by the firm conviction that God would fulfil the promises he had given them. The Israelites

[C Riv]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

The motivating factor was FAITH! They believed in Gods Word. I would say at first their faith was not much better then the Egyptians. They cried out to Moses wanting to know why God and him had brought them out there to die. God told Moses to tell them to quit crying and get moving, their faith had not yet grown, they were just learning of Gods altiment power, and His unending grace. Rehab had a real faith and she was called upon and she answered to her best ablility. I do not believe that she was a shrewd opportunist and yes there is a difference in faith and opportunatey.

[DrD]

The motivation behind these actions is a genuine love for God. . .

I think that their faith is based on two things (1) they had heard about God and the mighty exploits He had performed for His people "[b]faith comes by hearing the Word of God[/b]"; and (2) many had also experienced the miracles of God. . .

I think the difference is a love for God. . . Fear of God is one thing - however when that fear is coupled with or motivated by love - it provides a means to not only trust God, but also to serve Him. . .

I think that her faith was based upon what she had heard about God and was willing to trust Him for her deliverence. . .

[Ramon]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

Answer:

1.What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses?

THEY HAVE FAITH..

The powerfull motivating Factor,that leads to their Action are,Knowledge and Trust

[iam4_1god]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

They all were depending on God to keep His word! They had faith and believed that God would take care of them. They all stepped out in faith, believing that, no matter what happens, God would be there with them, and that He would see them through! He will do the same for all of us who believe!

[blezed]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

1) The motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in the verses was the faith that they all had that God would be true to His promise.

2) This faith was based on believing and trusting God.

3) The Israelites faith differed from that of the Egyptian army because Israelites put their faith in God and the Egyptians put their faith in man.

4) There was no difference in Rahab's faith. Her faith may have caused her to be a shrewd opportunist.

[servant for Christ]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

The factor was their faith. The faith was based on the promises that God had told them. At the Red Sea, the Israelities faith was based on a living God, the Egyptians was not. Rahab's faith was real. I don't think there is a difference.

[jacquie7]

The powerful motivating factor and basis about those mentioned is their faith and belief God. At the Red Sea, the Israelites walked on the seabed after God parted the waters but when the Egyptians tried, He closed the waters drowning them all. Opportunist or not, Rehab had heard about the God of Israel and she believed and trusted that if she helped the spies she and her family would be spared. She had real faith because she was not afraid to take a chance and help others at her own expense. And for that, God protected her.

[Old Jerry]

They saw what God could do and knew that He   could do the same with them. They had heard what had happened earlier and they wanted to help those who were defending God.

 

At the Red Sea the Israelites’ had seen what God could do so they needed to trust him to help them. They did grumble about Him but in the end they followed God. The Egyptian army was arrogant and thought they could do anything they wanted to do.

 

 

[lighthouse2014]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

The power motivating factor behind the actions taken by people mentioned  in verses 8-31, is their faith in God.

Their faith was based on their belief in the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, the one true God.

At the Red Sea the Israelite's faith in their Lord God is what saved them from Egyptian slavery and crossing the Red Sea. The Egyptian army believed only in their man made idols, which could neither hear, see or speak. Their faith was false, based on idolatry, the Israelite's believed in the God creator of all things.

Rahab more than likely had real faith as opposed to an opportunist who was looking out for herself and family. She knew that the God of Israel was God and that Jericho was going to be destroyed by the Israelite's and their God. Knowing what she was doing, she probability figured she would take advantage of the situation and save herself and family        

[Paula Price]

The motivating factor behind all of these actions taken was belief and trust in the promises of God.  Each one trusted and believed that God would do or fulfilled the promises he made to them if they obeyed him and did as he instructed them to do.  The Egyptian army perished because they were not following after God or doing his will. Rahab had real faith because God sees the heart of man.  She demonstrated her belief by hiding the men of God.  She acted on what she believed to be true.  She showed faith in a God that she was just hearing and learning about.  God uses imperfection to show his greatness!  

[Godswriter]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

The powerful motivating factor is I believe is the promise of their reward for being faithful to the Lord and not giving up on Him. It was based on the trustworthiness of God's faithfulness and His word. The Israelites believed that they would be saved from harm while Pharaoh's army were intent on keeping the Hebrews captives. I believe that Rahab had true faith from what she said.

[Jesus Follower]

On 4/18/2007 at 5:26 PM, Pastor Ralph said:

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses? What was this faith based on? At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army? Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

Faith.

God's word.

Israelites had faith in God's Word. Egyptian army trusted in their own strength.

She absolutely had faith and she took her opportunity to make a choice to be included in God's family. We are wise (shrewd ) when we accept God's gift of salvation and avoid eternal judgement.

 

[Dove81]

Q4. (Hebrews 11:8-31) What was the powerful motivating factor behind the actions taken by the people mentioned in these verses?
They all had faith in God that he keeps his word. They didn’t focus on what the people around them thought about their decision to trust in God and they where willing to risk their lives for what they believed.

What was this faith based on?

All that they had heard or seen God do in the past.

At the Red Sea, how did the Israelites' faith differ from that of the Egyptian army?
The Israelites had experienced God keeping his word, saving their first borns by putting the blood over the door post, they believed God is who he says he is and that he is in control. The Egyptian army never experienced God, they had no knowledge of him nor did they seem to care to learn more about him. They thought they where god’s that they were in control, they didn’t know what faith was.

Did Rahab have real faith or was she a shrewd opportunist -- or is there a difference?

Rahab had to have had faith, hiding the 2 spies and even lying to the army saying they went a different way than they did. She had to believe that the God the Israelites served was greater than whatever the people around her believed to put her life and her families life in danger of being killed. A shrewd opportunist goes along with whichever way the wind blows if it benefits them, they don’t stand for anything but themselves.