Introduction:
Faith is: Believing the Word of God, no matter how I feel, because God promises a good result.
3 Reasons Faith is Difficult. (Genesis 22:1-28)- Faith doesn't make (human) Sense. (Gen 22:1-2)
- Faith means Doing hard things. (Gen 22:3-8)
- Faith requires Total commitment. (Gen 22:9-12)
Faith is always Rewarded.
Hebrews 11:17-19 - By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who hadrecieved the promise was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said "Through Isaac shall your offspring be named." He considered that God was able from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did recieve him back.
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Small Group Discussion
WHOLE GROUP
Read Genesis 22:1-18
Define “faith”. What are some wrong ideas about what faith is?
Why did God test Abraham (Gen 22:1)? Does God still test people today? Do you believe God has ever tested you?
What is the hardest thing you’ve ever done because of your faith?
BREAKOUT
Is there any area YOU have struggled to be “100% all in”? Be honest, encouraging, and judgment-free! Pray for one another to over-come that struggle area of faith.