HEBREWS

Chapter 11

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STUDY:

  • What is faith? 

  • What does verse 6 say?

  • ​What is your favorite example of faith mentioned in this chapter?

  • What were the acts of faith for the following people?
Abel-
Enoch-
Noah-
Abraham-
Sarah-
Isaac-
Jacob-
Joseph-
Moses' parents-
Moses-
Rahab-

APPLICATION:

  • Finish the following statement:        By faith I...

  • In verse 26, it says that Moses "considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt...".  Can you say the same about yourself concerning the treasures of the world?

  • Without faith, it is impossible to please God.  Write out a prayer to God asking for more faith, repenting of your lack of faith and seeking opportunities to practice having faith.  

Read my thoughts on this chapter:

HIGHLIGHTED TEXT:

By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.  {Verse 3}

Without faith it is impossible to please him (God), for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.  {Verse 6}

He (Moses) considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasure of  Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.  {Verse 26}

    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Lord Jesus, forgive us for our lack of faith.  Teach us how to trust in You completely and to have faith in you that allows You to use us- even if that means doing it against the popularity of the people around us.   Lord we know that we cannot please you if we don't have faith in you.   I pray that we would receive power from this passage that will transform our hearts- giving us a heavenly attitude rather than an earthly one.  May we see Christ as a greater wealth than anything on earth, and may we obey Him with anything He asks of us.  Thank you Jesus for your Word.  Thank you that you used ordinary people to do extraordinary things.  May you be able to give a great account of our faith when we meet You in heaven.  

Amen.