11/12/2016
Study 50: December 11, 2016 - 2nd Sunday in Advent
Sub-theme: Our Heritage of Faith
Topic: The Certainly of Our Heritage
Texts: Hebrews 6:17-19; Luke 2:25-27
Aims: (i) To recognise that God Almighty Himself guarantees our heritage of faith; (ii) To appreciate the basis of the unfailing nature of our heritage of faith.
Introduction: God created human beings with a will so that man can freely choose what to believe or how to relate with God. That invariably determines what he receives from God. God’s personality (I John 1:9) assures us that we will neither be denied nor will He go back on what He has promised us. His Word is true and unchanging; He does not double deal. These guarantee our heritage of faith in God. Our heritage of faith has two broad aspects: what we receive/become at salvation (John 5:24; 3:36; 1:12; Mark 7:25-28) and what we will receive in glory (e.g. John 14:1).
Study Guide
(a) Have we received and become what He promised (John 1:12; Romans 1:16; Acts 1:8)? (b) What hope is there then that there is a kingdom, mansions, and rewards for us in glory?Generally, what is the basis of assurance of entering our heritage of faith, Hebrews 6:18; II Corinthians 1:20; John 14:1?(a) How does God demonstrates the certainty of His promises and ensures His children enter their heritage, Luke 2:25-27; Jeremiah 4:28; 1:12? (b) What is man’s part in this? Hebrews 11:6’ Luke 1:54-55.(a) Why has God guaranteed His promises, Hebrews 6:17-19?
(b) What is the relevance of this to our walk with God today? Hebrews 6:17-19.
Conclusion: God works to ensure the fulfillment of His covenant with us and His heritage in our progeny. He does this so that we might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all our days. If we are willing and obedient, we will eat the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19). As for God, His word is immutable; He watches over His word to perform it.
Food for Thought: The zeal of the Lord fulfils His promises in our lives
Memory Verse: Hebrews 6:18.
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