Earnestly Seek Him

Hebrews 11:1-7

Key Verses 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. Read verses 1-3. Why does the author focus on faith here by saying, “now”? (10:38-39) How is faith defined? (1) Why did God commend the ancients? (2) How can we understand God’s creation? (3; Jn 1:1-3; Gen 1; Ro 1:19-20)

2. Read verses 4-5. How was Abel’s faith characterized? (4; Gen 4:4-5; 1Jn 3:12) How does Abel’s faith still speak to us today? Who was Enoch? (5; Gen 5:21-24; Jude 14) How did he “please God”?

3. Read verse 6-7. What is necessary in order to please God? Why is it so important to please God? (Gen 1:31; Rm 1:21; Rm 8:8; Eph 5:10) What does it mean that God “exists” and “rewards” (Ex 3:14; Gen 15:1) How was Noah’s faith marked? Why do you think his faith condemned the world?