For the next few Sundays we will look at the 11^th chapter of Hebrews. Often called the list of the heroes of faith look farther and notice how faith connects over generations and eons. Ask yourself if you are part of this line of faith.

August 11, 2019 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

“1 ¶ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” (Hebrews 11:1-3 NKJV)

The book of Hebrews is written to the diaspora Jews which means Jews who were dispersed around the world. The authors name is not given and there is a constant debate about wrote this epistle (letter).

Why do you think this epistle is written to the Jews? Especially these verses?

What does faith mean to you?

To others?

In the Bible?

Chapter 11 is often called the Hall of Fame of Faith. Does faith make a person a “hero”? If so why?

By faith what did the elders obtain?

“By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.”

This passage states by faith we know God is the framer and therefore creator of the worlds and what is seen was made of things unseen.

What does this passage say about evolution?

Does faith allow us to believe in Genesis as true description of not only creation but also the Creator?

The Bible teaches creation was made out of nothing with God being the Creator not just of the world and universe we see but also the materials and substance from which they were formed.

Where does the evolution model say these materials come from?

If evolution is something evolving from something else where did the first something come from?

Does it take faith to say the Bible is true about creation?