Trust God or Please God
Hebrews 11:1-7
Key Verse 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
1. According to verse 1, what is faith? How is hope related to faith? [Faith and trust in God can be used interchangeably.]
2. Why was Abel’s sacrifice better than Cain’s? (4; Genesis 4:1-8) What does it mean that Abel still speaks even though he is dead?
3. How is Enoch’s faith described? (5; Compare Genesis 5:24.) What difficulties might he have encountered in his life of faith? How did he please God?
4. Why is it impossible to please God without faith, namely without trusting in God? (6)
5. How did Noah show his faith in God and his word? (7; See Genesis 6:1-13) In what respect did Noah’s faith condemn the world? What does it mean to become an heir of righteousness?