1. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:1-16, 39-40 The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Scripture Focus:
Hebrews 11:1-16, 39-40

2. The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
The Word to Live By:
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:6

3. The faith that pleases God is expressed in action.
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Session Truth:
The faith that pleases God is expressed in action.

4. What will they say when you are gone?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
What will they say when you are gone?

5. Is faith about the past, present, or future?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
How is faith defined?
Is faith about the past, present, or future?
Why should faith not be based on an emotion?

6. What is the meaning of hope?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
What is the meaning of hope?
Who are “the ancients” referred to in Hebrews 11:2?
What were they commended for?

7. Why does it require faith to believe God created the universe?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Why does it require faith to believe God created the universe?

8. Why was Abel’s sacrifice acceptable but Cain’s was not?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Why was Abel’s sacrifice acceptable but Cain’s was not?
What are two aspects of faith that please God?
How can faith be harmonized with “holy fear”?

9. How did Abraham show his faith?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
How did Abraham show his faith?
Why is it important to note that Abraham didn’t go out in “blind faith”?

10. Why was Abraham looking for a city with foundations?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Why was Abraham looking for a city with foundations?
Why did Isaac’s birth bolster the faith of these Old Testament believers?

11. Who are “all these people” in Hebrews 11:13?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Who are “all these people” in Hebrews 11:13?
Why is it important to note that they “were still living by faith when they died”?

12. Why are we told that they were “aliens and strangers on earth?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Why are we told that they were “aliens and strangers on earth?
What is the “better country” and the “city” prepared for them?

13. What did the ancients have in common with us?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
What did the ancients have in common with us?
How are they “made perfect” with us?
Do we still need faith for promises that haven’t been fulfilled yet?

14. Why is Abraham the most prominent in the “Faith Hall of Fame”?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Why is Abraham the most prominent in the “Faith Hall of Fame”?
Can we count ourselves among Abraham’s descendants?

15. Why does God not always reveal His will to us?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Why does God not always reveal His will to us?
Which person in Hebrews 11 do you most admire? Why?
In what ways should we be “strangers and aliens on earth”?

16. If they were able to live a life of faith without our resources,
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
What resources for faith do we have today that they didn’t have in the Old Testament?
If they were able to live a life of faith without our resources,
what does that tell us?

17. Why is it vital that we choose faith today?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
Why is it vital that we choose faith today?
Why do we try to put off dealing with this vital choice?

18. What do I need to entrust to God today?
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
What do I need to entrust to God today?

19. in the center of Your will.
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
The Center of His Will Prayer
Lord, I long to live
in the center of Your will.
Show me what is right,
and enable me to do it.

20. Give me a right perspective
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
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The Center of His Will Prayer
Give me a right perspective
on life,
and teach me to care
about the things
that matter to You.

21. and let me give myself faithfully in Christlike ministry to others.
The Better Way: Hebrews
No Other Gospel: Galatians
12: THE BETTER WAY
The Center of His Will Prayer
Empower me for service,
and let me give myself faithfully
in Christlike ministry to others.
I pray in Christ’s strong name. Amen.