Opener—What are some of the rewards you’ve received? What was your favorite?
2.
What did you hear in the sermon that you found to be new, helpful, relevant, interesting, or troubling?
3.
Read Hebrews 11:23 and Exodus 2:1-6. What qualities of faith are demonstrated by Moses’ parents?
4.
How can we demonstrate this type of faith to the next generation? Why is it important?
5.
How does faith help us to conquer the fear of people? Who are other heroes of faith that demonstrated fearless faith?
6.
Read Hebrews 11:24-26 and Exodus 2:7-15. What qualities of faith are demonstrated by Moses? Does it surprise you that Moses was 40 years old when he made this decision? Why or why not?
Sunday, October 2, 2016 • Summit Evangelical Free Church, Alta, IA • Pastor Pete Bunnell Series: Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11), Message #12
MOSES: FAITH SEEING THE REWARD Hebrews 11:23-26
1. ________________ Faith
7.
Read Psalm 84:10, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, and Philippians 3:8-10. How do these verses paint a picture of wealth? What do these verses teach about suffering? What does “Faith seeing the reward” mean?
8.
Why is this a difficult phrase: “I would rather be a persecuted Christian than a wealthy, powerful non-Christian”? Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
9.
Pray for one another to have faith that sees the reward.
FAMILY FAITH TALK — Hebrews 11:23-26 The following questions progress from simple to complex. Choose the best questions for your family discussion.
1.
Review the story of Moses in your children’s Bible.
2.
Watch a movie about the life of Moses and discuss how they portrayed his faith.
3.
What choice did Moses’ parents make that showed their faith?
4.
What choice did Moses make that showed his faith?
5.
How could the lure of pleasure, treasure, and power derail your faith?
6.
What choices can you make to show fearless-future-focused-faith?