Hebrews 11 - Living Faith

The class explores the concept of living faith through Hebrews 11, emphasizing its power and fragility. It discusses the challenges of maintaining faith in a world that increasingly rejects belief in God, and the importance of holding onto faith amidst pressures from both external and internal sources.

Passages: Hebrews 11, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 1 John 5:4, Romans 10:17, Matthew 24:12, Luke 21:20-21

The class explores Hebrews 11, emphasizing faith as the foundation for hope and the importance of enduring trials. It highlights examples of faith from the Bible, including Enoch and Moses, and discusses the significance of suffering for Christ's sake.

Passages: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 11:5, Hebrews 11:26, 1 John 3:1-2

The class continues studying Hebrews 11, focusing on Noah, Abraham, and Sarah's faith. It emphasizes the challenges of living by faith, including ridicule and logistical difficulties, and highlights the promise of eternal life and God's family.

Passages: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 22:17, Hebrews 11:16

The class explores Hebrews 11, focusing on faith's challenges through the stories of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac and Jacob's blessing of his sons. It emphasizes the importance of faith in facing difficult decisions and the parallels between these biblical figures and the challenges faced by the early ecclesia.

Passages: Hebrews 11:17-22, Genesis 22, Genesis 47:29-31

The class covers the faith of Moses and Rahab in Hebrews 11, emphasizing their perseverance and the challenges they faced. It highlights the importance of enduring trials and maintaining faith in God's promises.

Passages: Hebrews 11:25-27, Joshua 2:1-21

The class explores Hebrews 12:1-11, emphasizing Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of faith and perseverance. It highlights the importance of laying aside burdens and avoiding sin to run the race of life with endurance, drawing parallels to Christ's sacrifice and personal investment in believers' salvation.

Passages: Hebrews 12:1-11, Philippians 3:13-14