Acts - The Unstoppable Church - Hebrews 11-13

Homiletics                                             Study – Acts & Letter of Apostles

Lesson     16                                                     Passage: Hebrews 11-13

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Living by Faith – Faith Examples (Hebrews 11) a. Definition of faith  (1-3) b. By Faith - examples (4-31) Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua with (Jericho) c. By Faith - summary (32-38) d. By Faith – something better (39)

Living by Faith – Our Hope (Hebrews 12) a. Great cloud of witnesses  (1a) b. Running the race of  focused on Jesus (1b-2a) c. Jesus endures all for us (2b-3) d. Endure Godly discipline (4-11) e. Strengthen yourself and walk level path  (12-13) f. Live so that no one falls short of the grace of God (14-28)

Living by Faith – Our Application (Hebrews 13) a.  Show love.  Hospitality and remember those who suffer (10:1-3) b. Honor your marriage and be content with what you have (4-5) c. Leaders and avoid strange teachings (6-17) d. Request for prayer and saluation (18-25)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Living by Faith – Faith Examples	Hebrews 11
Living by Faith – Our Hope	Hebrews 12
Living by Faith – Our Application	Hebrews 13

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words

Living by faith is our hope and life obligation in Jesus.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT trust in Jesus brings faith and responsibility to live it out actively

Specific Application Questions

1	What from the faith examples needs to be added to your Christian walk?  How are you going to put those changes in your life?
2	How are you relying on Jesus as you undergo refining discipline?
3	How are you being challenged to be a faithful follower of Christ

Principles to Remember

1	Faith is fully trusting in God.
2	In all circumstances live a life of faith
3	Faith lived out is visable

Characteristic of God

Foundation of faith

Theme

Faith in Christ is our hope for eternity.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?