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Hall of Faith Part 1 | Hebrews 11:1-7

BACKGROUND

About Hebrews 11
This chapter is one of the most well known chapters in all of the Bible and is often referred to as the Hall of Faith.

• The word faith (pistis) is used

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times in this chapter.
• The phrase “by faith” is used
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times in this chapter.
• There are
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people commended for their faith who are listed in chronological order.

I. The

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of Faith (1-3)
A) Faith is
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Assurance
B) Faith is the
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for Commendation
C) Faith Gives Us
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II. The Demonstration of Faith (4-7)

Example 1 - Abel (4)
Genesis 4
A) Gave God His

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B) Brought God His
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C) His Life Still
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Example 2 - Enoch (5-6)
Genesis 5 | Line of Seth | Father of Methuselah | Great-Grandfather of Noah
A)

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with God
B)
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God
C)
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God

Example 3 - Noah (7)
Genesis 6-8
A)

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God’s Word
B)
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Action
C)
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the World

For Further Discussion

  1. If you could visit one hall of fame in the world, which one would you want to visit and why?
  2. How many times is faith mentioned in Hebrews 11? Why is that significant? What does the writer want to communicate through this repeition?
  3. If an unbeliever asked you, “What is faith?” How would you respond based on Hebrews 11:1-3?
  4. How is faith different from “wishful thinking?”
  5. All worldviews are based on faith. How can understanding this help us when sharing our faith with others?
  6. What is it about Abel’s faith that God commends? How can we follow his example of faith in our lives?
  7. What is it about Enoch faith that God commends? How can we follow his example of faith in our lives?
  8. What is it about Noah’s faith that God comments/ How can we follow his example of faith in our lives?
  9. God wants to use our lives of faith to encourage, inspire, and challenge others to do the same. Who has God used in your life to encourage, inspire, and challenge you to live a life of faith? Who might he want to use you to do the same?

Resources Used to Prepare This Message & Other Helpful Resources
• Hebrews For You: Giving You an Anchor for the Soul by Michael J. Kruger
• Exalting Jesus in Hebrews: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary by Albert Mohler
• Hebrews (Reformed Expository Commentary) by Richard Phillips
• Hebrews: An Anchor for Your Soul (Preach the Word) by Kent Hughes
• Hebrews: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by Tom Schreiner
• Hebrews: ESV Expository Commentary by Tom Schreiner
• Video Overview of the Book of Hebrews by the Bible Project
• Help Me Teach the Bible with Nancie Guthrie and Sam Storms