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I. Courage through faithful obedience

Obedience leads us in successful Christian living and causes us to be courageous

Obedience in faith allowed Abraham to be courageous even though he didn’t know where he was going....

See also 1 Ch 28:20; Ge 12:1–4; Heb 11:8; Ge 22:1–5; Heb 11:17–19; 2 Ch 15:8; 2 Ch 19:8–11; Ezr 7:27–28; Ezr 10:1–4; Mt 26:39

Obedience even gave courage to Jesus as he faced Calvary’s Cross

[Christian Character should show through even in the midst of wrong doing…]

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Courage in the face of wrongdoing

Nathan had courage to accuse the King David of adultery and murder

2 Sa 12:7–9 The prophet accuses the king of adultery and murder.

See also 2 Ch 26:16–18 Azariah and Uzziah;

Mk 6:18 John the Baptist and Herod;

Heb 11:7; Heb 11:24–27

[Do not be afraid, have courage even under difficult circumstances…]

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Courage under pressure

See also Ps 10:17; Ps 27:3; Is 12:2 Isaiah’s encouragement of the exiles of Israel; Ac 27:22; 1 Co 16:13; 2 Co 6:4–10; Heb 3:6; Heb 11:32–39; Mt 14:27

[The Christian Character of Courage ought to allow us to be mighty witnesses for the Body of Christ…]

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Courageous witness

Certainly the Apostles were in need of courage...

See also Mt 10:19–26; Ac 23:11; Php 1:14; Php 1:20

Having courage will help you with the things you need to say witnessing for Jesus...

Experiences that require courage often build more courage in others...

V. Courage in prayer

Being strong and courageous is not about going it alone but understanding where your strength comes from.

That source is Jesus, so always pray...