Bible Study: By Faith- A Hebrews 11 Experience.

Main message: The sermon introduced a five-week study of Hebrews 11, urging believers to move from a lingering or routine faith to a living, active daily faith that trusts God even when answers are delayed. Using Abel and Enoch as examples, it emphasized discipline, sincere worship/giving, and intentional spiritual practices as the means to grow faith.

Key points:

• Hebrews overview: anonymous authorship, written to discouraged Jewish believers; warns that returning to the old covenant is a downgrade and builds the case for Christ’s superiority leading into Hebrews 11.
• Faith is active, not passive — Hebrews 10:38 and 11:6 call believers to persist (believe God exists and that He rewards diligent seekers).
• Abel illustrates examining what we bring to God (heart posture, not mere routine); Enoch models a consistent daily walk that results in extraordinary outcomes.
• Practical disciplines: daily prayer, Scripture reading, intentional silence, sincere worship and giving (which rewire the brain toward trust), and creating space away from distractions.
• Seasons of unanswered prayer can be “delay and development” — God may be preparing circumstances and the believer internally; obedience without immediate confirmation is part of faithful living.

Scriptures mentioned: Hebrews 11, Hebrews 10:38, Hebrews 11:5, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 5, Daniel