Sermon Recap
From Hebrews 11, Pastor Justin Kendrick explored three points in Abraham’s life. Abraham responded to God’s call to leave his homeland, waited for the promise and learned to love God above everything else. Pastor Justin shared that like Abraham we need to learn that our greatest blessings stem only from a deep, abiding relationship with God. He emphasized that God's love is unwavering, even when we have to wait on what He has promised, and that like Abraham we need to learn to make God our everything. In conclusion, he urged the congregation to have radical faith in a scandalous grace.
Ice Breaker Option
Would you rather have every traffic light turn green or always have the best parking spot?
HEAD Read Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19
• In verses 8-12, what did God call Abraham to do? What did Abraham have to do in order to respond?
• How did God fulfill his promise to Abraham? What do we know about the progression of Abraham's faith during the time of waiting?
• In verses 17-19, what did God ask of Abraham? What did Abraham learn through this encounter?
• How is the heart of God revealed through Abraham’s story?
HEART
• Can you identify a recent instance where you felt a strong urge or desire to connect with God? What do you think prompted that feeling?
• What are things that we don’t want to leave which hinder our spiritual growth and faith?
• In your own life, how do you typically handle waiting periods? Can you identify a specific instance where waiting helped your faith grow?
• In what area of your life are you finding it hardest to trust God’s love?
HANDS
• Where do you see yourself in Abraham’s story?
• What do you need to leave?
• Where is God making you wait?
• Do you believe His love?
• What specific steps will you take this week to live in response?
PRAYER
• Pray for the courage to leave behind anything that hinders your relationship with God.
• Ask God for patience as you wait on His promises in your life.
• Invite God to help you trust Him with your hopes and dreams.
• Thank God for His provision in your life, even in times of waiting.
Going Deeper:
The Old Testament is more than ancient history - it's a rich unfolding story that points us to Jesus. Through the lives of ordinary people, we see God's extraordinary faithfulness and grace at work. Use the provided reading plan to discover how approachable and relevant the Old Testament truly is, revealing the heart of God in every chapter.
• How will you make room in your schedule for this daily reading and reflection?
• What will help you respond to what you learn? Consider journaling your responses to the reflection questions.
• Who will you invite to walk with you on this journey?