OPENING TABLE DISCUSSION

1. How do you define faith? Come up with answers to share with the whole group.
   
   
   

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KEY POINTS

1. Abraham’s trust (faith) in God is the model of faithfulness for Christians today.
   

2. A covenant is an agreement between two parties that includes conditions, terms, and consequences.
   

3. Every previous covenant in the Bible is fulfilled by Jesus.
   
   
   

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Read ROMANS 10:9 and talk about the necessary aspects of a saving faith. How would you explain saving faith in your own words?
   

2. How is Abraham a model of faith? What did he do to demonstrate his faith?
   

3. Abraham’s faith was constantly tested, and many times, he failed. Yet he is upheld as a hero of faith. Have you seen a pattern of success and failure in your own faith journey? How can this build our faith? The faith of others?
   

4. There are times we completely trust God and times we take matters into our own hands. What is the difference between faith and fidelity?
   

5. Is the idea of a covenant new to you? Does it change how you look at your relationship with Christ? Does it change how you view your connection to the church?
   

6. Can you give an example of a modern covenant?
   

TABLE DISCUSSION
7. Read the following passages and discuss how Jesus ultimately fulfilled each of the previous Biblical covenants: GENESIS 3:15; 1 PETER 3:21; GENESIS 22:12-14; MATTHEW 22:44; MATTHEW 26:27–28.

ACTION STEPS

1. Read ROMANS 3:21–31, and replace the word faith with faithfulness.
   

2. We were designed for community, - to bear one another’s burdens. Ask someone to pray for an area of your life that you struggle to believe will change.
   
   
   

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TO DO THIS WEEK

Wednesday
After reading the essay, write down five things or people you trust the most. Be as honest as you can. Number them in the order that you trust most.