Hebrews 11:6
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who seek Him.
1. What the text says
O We can not have relationship with God if we don't believe He is real
O We won't have a good relationship with God if we don't trust that He is good
2. What the text means
O We must have trust that God is a real person that desires to have fellowship with us.
O We must also trust that God's character is what is revealed in the Scriptures and that we can go to Him with confidence knowing that He is consistent.
O We must trust that those who trust in God are not disappointed and that He comes through.
3. Questions about what the text says?
O What is faith?
-Choosing to believe that God is who He says He is in the Bible regardless of my emotions, circumstances, or cultural trends. Acting on my belief by trusting God and allowing Him to show His faithful character.
O How do we draw near to God or seek Him?
-By spending time in His Word and committing what He says to our memory. By asking that God reveal Himself and to show us how to rely on Him more.
O What kind of reward can we expect when we seek God?
- More revelation of who God is. Greater intimacy with Him.
4. How does the text apply to me?
O Show faith in God by leaning on the promises of His Word.
O Be bold and seek to know God in His Word.
O Put yourself in a position to need God so you can experience God's faithfulness.
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who seek Him.
1. What the text says
O We can not have relationship with God if we don't believe He is real
O We won't have a good relationship with God if we don't trust that He is good
2. What the text means
O We must have trust that God is a real person that desires to have fellowship with us.
O We must also trust that God's character is what is revealed in the Scriptures and that we can go to Him with confidence knowing that He is consistent.
O We must trust that those who trust in God are not disappointed and that He comes through.
3. Questions about what the text says?
O What is faith?
-Choosing to believe that God is who He says He is in the Bible regardless of my emotions, circumstances, or cultural trends. Acting on my belief by trusting God and allowing Him to show His faithful character.
O How do we draw near to God or seek Him?
-By spending time in His Word and committing what He says to our memory. By asking that God reveal Himself and to show us how to rely on Him more.
O What kind of reward can we expect when we seek God?
- More revelation of who God is. Greater intimacy with Him.
4. How does the text apply to me?
O Show faith in God by leaning on the promises of His Word.
O Be bold and seek to know God in His Word.
O Put yourself in a position to need God so you can experience God's faithfulness.
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