EXPECT – The Believer
• What was your favorite insight after reading this chapter?
• Read Hebrews 10:32-39. What caused these early Christians to persevere through such difficulty?
• What trials are you facing right now that you need to persevere through with confidence and optimism?
• Read the Scripture on the next two pages. Do you feel you’ve lessened your dream to match your level of difficulty?
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what was seen was not made out of what was visible” (Hebrews 11:1-3).
• According to these verses, what is faith? How does this apply to your dream for your life?
“Faith is about confidence in God’s character, that he is good and true and beautiful.”
• Read the middle chapter on page 111. Do you believe you can live a life like this?
• Are you living for something greater than happiness, prosperity, wealth, or prestige? What are you living for?