Hebrews - Week Twenty-Six
Hebrews 11:8-22
“The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, and said to him, ‘Go out from your land and from your kindred and go into the land that I will show you.’” Acts 7:2-3
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power… Hebrews 1:3
For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:30-31
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you… 1 Peter 1:3-4
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Have you ever had to do something without knowing exactly how it would turn out? What was it, and how did you feel stepping into the unknown?
READ HEBREWS 11:8-22
What makes obedience difficult when God’s direction is unclear? Can you think of a time when you obeyed God before you understood the outcome? What did that experience teach you about faith?
How does focusing on who God is rather than what God is doing strengthen our faith?
What are some ways we can become too comfortable in “the land of our sojourn”?
How can we practically cultivate a greater longing for our “better country” – our heavenly home?
What does Abraham’s willingness to trust God with his most precious gift (his promised son, Isaac) reveal about perseverance in faith? How can we grow in a faith that continues through testing and hardship?
How does believing God’s promises change the way we respond to his commands? Where do we find it hardest to live out this “logic of faith”: God’s Word never fails, so God’s Word must be obeyed?