Examples of Faith | Wednesday | May 20

Wednesday – May 20 – Examples of Faith

Read:

• Hebrews 11
• Matthew 17:20
• Romans 10:17
• Mark 9:24
• 2 Corinthians 5:7

Summary

• Hebrews 11 is often called the great faith chapter.
• It tells the stories of people who trusted God during difficult times.
• Some waited many years for God’s promises. Others suffered, faced danger, or were rejected because they remained faithful.
• This lesson reminds us that faith does not remove every trial.
• Hebrews 11:1 teaches that faith trusts God even when we cannot yet see the outcome.
• Many believers today are still praying and waiting for answers. During those seasons, God asks us to continue trusting Him.
• Verse 3 points us to Creation.
• The beauty, order, and design of the world remind us that God is our Creator.
• Hebrews 11:6 teaches that God rewards those who sincerely seek Him. He desires a close relationship with His children.
• Sometimes Christians struggle with fear, questions, or discouragement.
• Like the father in Mark 9, we may pray, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
• God welcomes honest hearts that keep reaching for Him.
• Faith grows through:
  • • Prayer
    • Bible study
    • Obedience
    • Daily dependence on God
• Romans 10:17 reminds believers that faith grows as we hear God’s Word.
• Jesus also taught that even faith as small as a mustard seed is precious.
• Small faith becomes stronger when it continues holding onto God.

Question

• Why does God allow faith to grow slowly instead of making it strong immediately?

Answer

• Because faith grows through daily trust, experience, and dependence on God.
• God uses life’s experiences to deepen our relationship with Him and teach us to rely on His promises.

Spiritual Reflection

• When my faith is tested, do I continue trusting God, or do I allow discouragement to pull me away from Him?

Takeaway

• Faith becomes stronger when we continue walking with God through every season of life.