Bible Studies

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New Life Lessons BSFBP: Hebrews 11:17-29

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried , offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 Of whom it was said , That in Isaac shall thy seed be called : 19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up , even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure. 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come . 21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying , blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped , leaning upon the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when he died , made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. 23 By faith Moses, when he was born , was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured , as seeing him who is invisible. 28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned .

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS:
1) What did Abraham offer up to God by faith (v.17)?
2) Why was Abraham willing to make this sacrifice to God (v. 19)?
3) Why were Isaac and Jacob’s blessing of their sons an act of their faith in God (v.20-21)?
4) Why were Joseph’s last words to the children of Israel an act of faith (v. 22)?
5) What did Moses’ parents do as an act of faith (v. 23)?
6) What actions did Moses take that demonstrated his faith (v.24-28)?
7) What did the children of Israel do by faith (v.29)?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1) Has the Lord ever required you to give up anything that was a blessing to you?
2) If so, describe what happened.
3) If not, describe how you would feel about making such a sacrifice.
4) Do you know of anyone who maintained their faith in God throughout their lives?
5) If so, describe what they did that demonstrated their faith.
6) Have you ever done anything that cost you worldly comfort, prestige or success?
7) If so, what did you do and why did you do it?
8) If not, would you be willing to give up temporal pleasures for eternal treasures?
9) Why or why not?
10) What do believers have to look forward to, that the children of the world do not?

LIFE LESSONS:
1) Many times, the Lord will ask us to do things that are difficult to test our faith in Him!
2) We may not see all of God’s promises manifested in our lifetimes, but that does not negate the Lord’s faithfulness in keeping His promises.

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