- How is faith described in verses 1-3?
- What types of visible things of this world tend to compete with Christ as a source of confidence and trust?
- What does it mean to live by faith? Why is action a necessary part of genuine faith?
- What is the difference between optimism and true biblical faith?
- Considering the examples given in verses 4-38, what types of things were believers enabled to do because of their faith?
- Of the people mentioned in verses 32-28, how did they suffer for their faith? What can be learned from them to help us persevere in faith through our suffering?
- Which of the great men and women mentioned in the “hall of faith” especially inspires you and why?
Application
- How has faith enabled me to turn away from the approval of the world and seek the approval of God? What areas might I need God to help me to seek his approval more?
- What am I looking forward to in faith regarding the future?
- What has God allowed in my life that has grown my faith the most?
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