Introduction:
Real Faith Worships / Walks with / and Works for Christ (Hebrews 11:4-7):
- Real faith worships God's Way . (Heb 11:4)
Genesis 4:3-7 - In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it."
Hebrews 9:22 - ...without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.
- Real faith walks With God . (Heb 11:5-6)
Genesis 5:21-24 - When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah. Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Thus all the days of Enoch were 365 years. Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.
- Real faith works Because of God . (Heb 11:7)
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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 11:4-7
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Why was Abel’s sacrifice accepted and Cain’s wasn’t? What does this tell you about faith?
What, exactly, does it mean to “walk with God”? How can you tell if you have a real walk with God?
Tell of a time you were called to obey God when it didn’t make sense.
Breakout
Pray for one another. Is there something God is calling you to do right now that seems kind of crazy? Pray for the faith to obey!