FAMILY FAITH TALK â Hebrews 11:22
1:10 JOURNEY GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE
Sunday, September 25, 2016 • Summit Evangelical Free Church, Alta, IA • Pastor Doug Corlew Series: Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11), Message #11
1.
Opener—Complete the sentence: “When I die, my family will probably smile when they remember the time…”
JOSEPH: FAITH PLANNING A BURIAL
2.
Read Hebrews 11:22. What did you hear in the sermon that you found to be new, helpful, relevant, interesting, or troubling?
3.
As a group, see if you can re-tell the life story of Joseph, in your own words.
4.
What character quality of Joseph do you most admire and want to develop?
5.
Read Psalm 105:16-19. What was God’s role in the troubles Joseph endured? Compare Genesis 45:4-8. How does this passage encourage you?
6.
Read Genesis 50:15-21. What does Joseph believe that enables him to extend grace to those who have hurt him? How is God speaking to you about forgiveness?
7.
Read Acts 7:9-14. How does Stephen explain Joseph’s rise to prominence? Compare Psalm 34:17-19. How does this passage encourage you?
8.
Read Genesis 50:22-26. How is Joseph’s final request tied to the promises of God?
9.
Read John 11:25-26. In what ways can a Christian funeral or burial arrangements bear witness to Christ’s promise?
10. If you had to plan your own funeral today, what song or Bible verse would you be sure to include, and why?
FAMILY FAITH TALK — Hebrews 11:22 The following questions progress from simple to complex. Choose the best questions for your family discussion.
1.
Review the story of Joseph from a Children’s Bible.
2.
When Joseph was about to die, what did he request happen to his bones (Genesis 50:25)?
3.
Why did Joseph make this request?
4.
According to Joseph, who was going to visit the Israelites?
5.
How did Joseph’s burial arrangements show his faith?
6.
Who is someone you know who demonstrated faith to the very end of life?
By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones. — Hebrews 11:22
Sunday, September 25, 2016 • Summit Evangelical Free Church, Alta, IA • Pastor Doug Corlew Series: Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11), Message #11
1.
Opener—Complete the sentence: “When I die, my family will probably smile when they remember the time…”
JOSEPH: FAITH PLANNING A BURIAL
2.
Read Hebrews 11:22. What did you hear in the sermon that you found to be new, helpful, relevant, interesting, or troubling?
3.
As a group, see if you can re-tell the life story of Joseph, in your own words.
4.
What character quality of Joseph do you most admire and want to develop?
5.
Read Psalm 105:16-19. What was God’s role in the troubles Joseph endured? Compare Genesis 45:4-8. How does this passage encourage you?
6.
Read Genesis 50:15-21. What does Joseph believe that enables him to extend grace to those who have hurt him? How is God speaking to you about forgiveness?
7.
Read Acts 7:9-14. How does Stephen explain Joseph’s rise to prominence? Compare Psalm 34:17-19. How does this passage encourage you?
8.
Read Genesis 50:22-26. How is Joseph’s final request tied to the promises of God?
9.
Read John 11:25-26. In what ways can a Christian funeral or burial arrangements bear witness to Christ’s promise?
10. If you had to plan your own funeral today, what song or Bible verse would you be sure to include, and why?
FAMILY FAITH TALK — Hebrews 11:22 The following questions progress from simple to complex. Choose the best questions for your family discussion.
1.
Review the story of Joseph from a Children’s Bible.
2.
When Joseph was about to die, what did he request happen to his bones (Genesis 50:25)?
3.
Why did Joseph make this request?
4.
According to Joseph, who was going to visit the Israelites?
5.
How did Joseph’s burial arrangements show his faith?
6.
Who is someone you know who demonstrated faith to the very end of life?
By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones. — Hebrews 11:22
