What if faith isn't pretending everything is okay?

In this episode, we take a deep look at Hebrews 11 and discover that biblical faith is not positive thinking, emotional certainty, or pretending life isn't hard. Through the lives of Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and others, we'll see that faith is trusting God's character even when we don't fully understand His plans. Together, we'll learn that faithfulness isn't measured by outcomes- but by continued trust in a faithful God.

Key Verses

-Hebrews 11:1-40

Cross References

-Hebrews 10:35-39

-Hebrews 12:1-3

How to Study This Passage

As you read Hebrews 11, ask:

-Who is the author writing to?

-What is happening in Hebrews 10 before chapter 11 begins?

-How is faith defined in verse 1?

-What actions are connected to faith throughout the chapter?

-What repeated phrases do you notice?

-How do the examples of faith differ from one another?

-Why does the chapter shift from victory to suffering?

-What does this reveal about God's character?

-How does Hebrews 12 build on Hebrews 11?

Reflection

-What circumstances am I struggling to trust God with?

-Do I define faith by outcomes or by trust?

-Where am I waiting on God right now?

-What would it look like to trust God's character even when I don't understand His plan?

-Am I looking for certainty- or learning to walk by faith?

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