Thoughts on Hebrews Study Questions Ch 11 from 3/11

THOUGHTS ON HEBREWS STUDY QUESTIONS

My Sunday School Life Group is studying Hebrews. Every Monday, I post questions that were discussed the day before in Sunday School. I invite you to ponder/think about them and jot down your thoughts.

On Wednesdays, I post some of the ideas that came up in the Life Group's discussion for you to consider and compare with your thoughts.  


These questions were discussed in my Life Group Sunday. This post presents thoughts from the class discussion.


Chapter 11
Vv 20-28

We started with a discussion of the significance of Jacob standing while he blessed Joseph's sons. 
21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. (Hebrews 11:21)
While there were no conclusions reached, we considered the possibility of it relating to the promise.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Vv23-28. Moses’ parents get two commendations. What are they and what does this say about them?
We could not agree on just two commendations.

How did Moses “choose to be mistreated?”
He refused to be called Pharaoh’s son.
He did hard labor when needed.

Vv25-26 are very generous to Moses. How? Why?
He turned his back on Egypt and its wealth.
He looked to God’s promise.

Comment on Moses’ faith in vv27-28.
Stong.
Unwavering.

Chapter 11
Vv 29-40

PERSON
DESCRIPTION
ACT OF FAITH
SCRIPTURE PASSAGES
Abel


Gen 4.1-16
Enoch


Gen 5.21-26
Noah


Gen 6.1--9.17
Abraham


Gen 12.1-9; 17.1-8; see also Rom 4
Sarah


Gen 18.1-15; 21.1-8
Isaac


Jacob


Joseph


Moses


Rahab

A Canaanite prostitute who lived in Jericho before the Israelites conquered the city.

Helped two Israelite spies escape Jericho so they could make a report to their commanders.
Josh 2.1,3; 6.21-25
Gideon,

Leaders (also called "judges") of the tribes of Israel before Israel had a king.

Performed acts of heroism and helped the Israelites to gain control of the land (Canaan) promised to Abraham and his descendants.
Judges 4~16




Chart time #3! Why are each of these included: Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Moses’ parents? Fill in the appropriate blanks above after checking the OT references.

Information in the yellow cells of the table is from  
http://bibleresources.americanbible.org/resource/people-of-faith-mentioned-in-hebrews-11.

Photo that follow are shots of the summarized comments by the class on a white board.
RED text goes in the Description column and BLUE text goes in the ACT OF FAITH column in the chart above.




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