Back to Basics III: Unshakeable Faith and You
Hebrews 11:1-6; 12:1-2


Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. 5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.”[a] For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 
										Hebrews 11:1-5


BIG IDEA : 


Faith unlocks the _________________ of God 

6 But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him -  Hebrews 11:6 (AMP) 

Walking with God and pleasing Him

__________________ : comes [near]

__________________ : must [necessarily]

__________________ : [earnestly and diligently] seek


How do we grow in faith?

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:1,2



1. Look to ____________
    v.2 – fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith ........


2. Look __________ and __________ us 
    v.1 .....surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses...


3. Look _________ to what God has ___________ you to
    v.1 ....let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us....  



Questions for Discussion 
1. What do we do or who do we instinctively turn to when we are in a difficult spot? Why do you turn to Christ as your instinctive response? Or why do you not turn to Christ as the immediate response? 
2. Share a faith story of God’s faithfulness in your life to encourage your CG members.
3. Is God calling you to step out to do or not do something? What are the fears you have about stepping out? Let’s pray for each other.