Hebrews 11:4-7
Hebrews 11:4-7 Key Verse: And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 Open: Who is your favorite person from the Bible? or Which person from the Bible do you most relate to? Start by reading Hebrews 11:6. As you study and talk about the three men of faith below, keep Hebrews 11:6 in mind. How do its three main principles apply to these men? How do they apply to you? Abel Read Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-16, Matthew 23:35 and 1 John 3:12. From these passages, what do you learn about Abel? Why was Abel’s sacrifice of a lamb “more acceptable” to God than Cain’s? How does Abel’s sacrifice foreshadow that of Christ’s? In what ways did God commend Abel? Why? Even though Abel died thousands of years ago, because of his faith, the Bible tells us he still speaks. How does Abel’s story of faith speak to you? How do you want your story o...