Sunday, June 21, 2009

The "F" Word: We're Afraid of FAITH

SCRIPTURES FROM SUNDAY:  Hebrews 11, 12 & 13:1-5

REFLECT/DISCUSS:

Q: What’s your favorite story of faith in the Bible?  What’s the biggest leap of faith you’ve ever taken yourself?

Q: Agree or Disagree & Explain:  “People live by faith every day whether they believe in God or not.”

Q: Do you think your faith in God would be stronger if you could literally see or hear Him?  How does this mesh with Hebrews 12:18-24 (and similar stores in the Bible)?

Q: Do you think faith and fear are exclusive?  Look back at the people and situations described in Hebrews 11:32-35a.  Do you think those heroes of faith experienced fear while trusting God?  Why or why not?

Q: Which scares you more- that God will ask you to do the “big” stuff (like going to another country, selling all you have, etc) or that He wants you to trust Him with your daily life (see Hebrews 12:14-17, 13:1-5)?

Q: How do you feel about what you read in Hebrews 11:35b-40?  How do you think these folks 5 minutes after they left this life and stood in God’s presence?

Q: Look back at Hebrews 12:1-4.  While phrases/ideas speak most to your life right now.  If faith leads us to take action (like in Hebrews 11)- what is your next step of faith?

FOR NEXT WEEK:
“We’re Afraid of God”

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