The term "adventured" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of adventure, in the sense of undertaking a journey or mission with an element of risk or uncertainty, is present throughout the biblical narrative. The Bible is replete with accounts of individuals who embarked on journeys of faith, often facing significant challenges and uncertainties, yet trusting in God's providence and guidance.

Biblical Examples of Adventurous Faith:

1. Abraham's Journey to Canaan:
Abraham, originally Abram, is a quintessential example of adventured faith. In Genesis 12:1-4 , God calls Abram to leave his country, his people, and his father's household to go to a land that God would show him. This journey required Abram to trust in God's promise without knowing the destination. His obedience and faith are celebrated throughout Scripture as a model of righteousness.

2. Moses and the Exodus:
Moses' leadership in the Exodus is another profound example of adventure in the biblical sense. Called by God from the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-10), Moses was tasked with leading the Israelites out of Egypt, a journey fraught with danger and uncertainty. Despite his initial reluctance, Moses adventured forth, relying on God's power to deliver His people.

3. Paul's Missionary Journeys:
The Apostle Paul is perhaps one of the most adventurous figures in the New Testament. His missionary journeys, as recorded in the Book of Acts, involved extensive travel across the Roman Empire, preaching the Gospel, establishing churches, and facing numerous hardships, including imprisonment and shipwreck (Acts 13-28). Paul's adventures were driven by his unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Christ.

4. Peter Walking on Water:
In Matthew 14:28-29 , Peter's brief walk on water at Jesus' invitation is a literal and metaphorical adventure of faith. Stepping out of the boat, Peter experienced the miraculous as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, illustrating the potential of faith to transcend natural limitations.

Theological Implications:

The concept of adventure in the Bible often involves stepping into the unknown with faith in God's promises. It reflects a life of trust and obedience, where believers are called to venture beyond their comfort zones, relying on divine guidance and strength. This adventurous faith is not reckless but is characterized by a deep reliance on God's faithfulness and sovereignty.

Adventured Faith in Christian Life:

For Christians, the call to adventure is a call to live out one's faith actively and courageously. It involves engaging with the world, taking risks for the sake of the Gospel, and trusting in God's plan even when the path is unclear. This adventurous spirit is seen in the lives of missionaries, evangelists, and everyday believers who step out in faith to serve and witness in various contexts.

In summary, while the specific term "adventured" may not appear in the biblical text, the essence of adventure is woven throughout the Scriptures, challenging believers to live lives of bold faith and trust in God's unfailing promises.(imp. & p. p.) of Adventure.

Dedication
... Sir, your Sermon which I copied partly from your mouth, and partly from your notes,
I have adventured into the light; encouraged by the approbation, and ...
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Change not Always Improvement.
... No sober woman even, or heroine [47] of any note, would have adventured her shoulders
beneath the hide of such a beast, unless after long softening and ...
/.../tertullian/on the pallium/chapter iv change not always improvement.htm

The Crowning of Abimelech
... dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the
deserving of his hands;"for my father fought for you, and adventured his life ...
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The Seven Seas According to the Talmudists, and the Four Rivers ...
... that "he sent seamen, that had knowledge of the sea"; that is, knowledge of that
sea: and they probably not such, who had never yet adventured themselves into ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 4 the seven seas.htm

The Life of Mr. Thomas Hog.
... my last, and quietly lay down this tabernacle, and seeing, after deliberation, I
can find no place nor company so fit as with you, I have adventured to come ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr thomas.htm

One Thing He Saw
... For thereby He adventured such a power into the hands of His creatures, which Angels
and Cherubims wonder at, and which when it is understood all Eternity will ...
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Thus You See How God Has Perfectly Pleased Me: it Ought Also to be ...
... He has given me freedom, and adventured the power of sinning into my hands: it ought
to be a principle engraven in me, to use it nobly, to be illustrious and ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/52 thus you see how.htm

The Life of Mr. Samuel Rutherford.
... But upon notice that the privy council had received in a declinature against the
high commission court in the year 1638, he adventured to return back again to ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr samuel.htm

"But it is Good for Me to Draw Near to God: I have Put My Trust in ...
... But unto you who have adventured to draw near for pardon of sin in Christ, I
would recommend unto you that you would draw yet nearer to God. ...
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The Life of Mr. William Vetch.
... But finding nothing could be got there, the next morning hearing that the western
forces marched toward Pentland hills, he adventured to return by Libberton ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr william 3.htm

Adventured (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Adventure. Multi-Version Concordance
Adventured (1 Occurrence). Judges 9:17 (For my father ...
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Adventure (3 Occurrences)
... ADVENTURE. ad-ven'-tur: "To risk," "to dare," referring always to an undertaking
attended with some peril (Judges 9:17: "My father adventured his life"). ...
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Adventurers (2 Occurrences)

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