2.6 Faith
a. KEY VERSES: Hebrews 10:38; Hebrews 11:6; Luke 17:5-6; Romans 10:17
b. KEY THOUGHT: Faith is not tangible until we have used or experienced it. What matters is not the size of our faith but the object of our faith. God desires that we live by faith.
c. KEY QUESTION: What does it look like to live by faith?
d. DISCUSSION WITH REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
i. Read Hebrews 10:38 and 11:6. What are the characteristics of faith revealed in these verses?
ii. Why do you think God wants us to live by faith?
iii. Read Luke 17:5-6. What did the disciples ask Jesus? Why do you think they asked Him this?
iv. To what did Jesus compare faith? What is the point of this lesson?
v. Read Romans 10:17. What is the connection between faith and the Word of God?
vi. How do we walk by faith?
vii. How does obedience to the Bible reflect faith?
viii. How does praying reflect faith?
e. YOUR STORY: Share about a time when God increased your faith.
f. APPLICATION: What area of faith do you want to grow in? What action steps will you take in order to grow this way? How will you build in accountability to your plan?