Easter 2020  
Hebrews 11

I. Intro                                                                                                                                           
Big Idea: We can be certain of the resurrection.  

II. Substance                                                                                                                                 
A. All worldviews start with a theory. John 17:17; Hebrews 11:1-2
B. Consider the premise that’s most reasonable. Hebrews 1:3

III. Rewards                                                                                                                                 
A. It’s possible to please God. Romans 1:18-20; Hebrews 11:4-6a
B.  Faith is not an accident. Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 11:6b

IV. Not Ashamed                                                                                                                             
A. God is offering us a better county. Hebrew 11:7-16
B. Faith requires sacrifice. Hebrews 11:17-38; 1 Peter 5:10  

V. Perfect                                                                                                                              
A. Receive what’s been promised. Hebrews 9:26; 11:39
B. Be made perfect. Hebrews 11:40

​The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What was a high and a low point of your Easter celebration?
• What was something you found challenging, encouraging or confusing about Sunday’s message on Hebrews 11?
• If someone were to ask you the reason for the hope that you have, what would you say? 1 Peter 3:15
• What’s something that might cause someone to ask you about your hope?
• Why is it important to know we can please God?
• How can faith in Christ’s atoning sacrifice and resurrection change our relationships?
• What’s a way we can experience God’s commendation as a church in these days?
• What’s something specific you’d like to see God change in your character? Pray for one another.  

Is God Different in the Old and New Testaments?
Numbers 23:19; Deuteronomy 20:10-18; 1 Samuel 15:1-3; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8

• Big Idea
  • When we seek God for understanding we gain perspective that makes us stronger in our faith.  
• God's Judgment                                                                                                                     
  • There are many passages in the Bible that require a gut check.                                                                    Genesis 6-8; 19:1-29; Joshua 6:21; Judges 14:19
• Crisis                                                                                                                           
  • Some people refuse to believe in Christianity because of their questions.
  • Are we willing to say we're not God?
• Context                                                                                                                                    
  • Perspective matters. Genesis 6:5; 
    • 1. God declares judgment for extreme sin. Genesis 6:5
    • 2. A warning was given to repent and avoid punishment. 2 Peter 2:5
    • 3. Someone is always saved from the judgment. Jonah 3:4
    • 4. God's judgment falls.
  • God's punishments are always carried out as careful acts of judgment. Exodus 20:13
    • Murder – premeditated, unlawful taking of life.                                                                                    
    • Killing – the taking of life in a lawful manner.
• Faith                                                                                                                                        
  • Is God a better Judge than me? Hebrews 13:8; 2 Peter 3:9
  • God doesn't want us to remain under His judgment. Romans 15:8-9