THIS SUNDAY- Hebrews 11:8-40
Last week we set the groundwork by establishing a concise definition of faith based on Hebrews 1:1, trusting in God. From Hebrews 11 we distinguished three aspects of faith:
Internal: Trusting
External: God
Result: Action
This week we will look at the examples given to us throughout the chapter with the hope of seeing faith in action, aka, living by faith.
These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Hebrews 11:13
CONSIDER/MEDITATE AS YOU READ
As you read through Hebrews 11, look for themes. Do you see patterns and similarities in the examples given?
Can faith without action please God?
ADDITIONAL PASSAGES TO READ
Romans 4
James 2
Galatians 2:15-3:29
(REMINDER) THEMES OF HEBREWS
Christ is better. We will see that Christ is better than angels, Moses, and Israel. He is the better high priest, sacrifice, mediator, and more. This theme will be a major part of Sunday morning sermons, focusing on the superiority of Jesus Christ.
Continuity of the Old and New Testaments. The New Testament is not a redo of the Old but a continuation of the Old. You will see many references to Old Testament passages throughout the book of Hebrews. Often, these references will help you better understand Jesus, the Gospel, and the New Covenant.
Warning passages What is the warning? Don't miss Jesus! Pay attention to His message! Do not neglect Him! Do not be deceived by sin! Hold fast! Strive to enter His rest! Do not grow weary, and many more. The warnings are great because Christ is superior, the Son of God, the only way into the House of God.
DAILY PRIVATE/FAMILY WORSHIP
Seek daily communion with God through scripture reading, prayer, and singing. Click on the resources below.
"I feel it is far better to begin with God—to see his face first, to get my soul near him before it is near another." - Robert Murray M'Cheyne
SONGS WE ARE LEARNING
BE IN PRAYER
as we celebrate the first and second advent of Jesus Christ, ask the Lord to prepare your hearts. Ask the Lord to show you the beauties of Christ.
In our evenings, we are talking about reformation and revival. Let us prayerfully ask the Lord how we might need reformation and repentance. Let us ask the Lord that he would mercifully bring revival to our congregation.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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