i. to discuss the faith of Abraham and
ii. to see how we can apply such faith in the propagation of the gospel.
For someone to be called out of his kindred, to go to an unknown place calls for serious contemplation. Abraham was initially living in tents, but his deep faith made him continuously look forward to see the city that has foundation that is deeply rooted in the Almighty God. We have a lot to learn from this rugged faith. Our study guides will reveal more of this to us.
1. How can you describe the answer of Abraham to the call of God according to Heb. 11:8. Relate this to the Christians’ calling in Matt 28:18-20.
2. How will you describe Abraham’s desire for a city with a foundation in the context of Heb. 11:10 and Rev 21:3? Relate it with the desire of Christians today. What are the desires of Christians and what should be their desires?
3. How will you take the challenge to go for soul-winning outreach in an unknown place?
4. With due respect to the priests’ family; how do we react to transfer from one station to another, especially when the new is not that buoyant? Discuss in the context of Acts 15:37-38.
Abraham never complained but obeyed. Therefore, we should never complain in our commission to go into the world (where known and unknown) to proclaim Christ’s gospel.
Why complaining on duty post? The father of Faith never complains.
Heb. 11: 8 "By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going".