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Faith (Lent 2024)

Static Faith

Now, faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by this, our ancestors were approved. —Hebrews 11:1–2

What do we hope for that is made real through Christ?

What don’t we see? How do we have proof for things we do not see?

People in the Old Testament times were saved through faith. How do we explain that since Jesus hadn’t been born?

Dynamic Faith

Creation from Nothing: Belief

By faith, we understand that the universe was created by the word of God so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. —Hebrews 11:3

To what degree do you think you can confidently defend a belief in miracles?

Cain and Abel: Acceptable Worship

By faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith, he was approved as a righteous man because God approved his gifts, and even though he is dead, he still speaks through his faith. —Hebrews 11:4

How is a commitment to right worship an expression of faith?

Enoch: Living to Please God

By faith Enoch was taken away, and so he did not experience death. He was not to be found because God took him away. For before he was taken away, he was approved as one who pleased God. —Hebrews 11:5

How does righteous living demonstrate our confidence in our eternal state?

Pleasing God through Faith

Now, without faith, it is impossible to please God since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
—Hebrews 11:6

Why can’t you please God without faith?

Don’t people without faith do good works?

How does faith result in eternal reward?