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Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:32-39, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 5:7-10, Philippians 3:7-14
After you finish reading today’s scriptures, come back and use the blurb and question here to dig deeper into the themes of faith, hope, obedience, and suffering. Join your fellow Bible readers in the comments to reflect and chat about what you’re learning!
To understand why the author lists the stories of chapter 11, we must first look back to chapter 10 and understand why the original readers of Hebrews needed these examples of faithfulness. As these early Christians endured persecution, they grew weary, and their faith dimmed in the face of incredible suffering. But being faithful in suffering, doubts, or fears is not an endeavor to take on alone, nor is it one we have to accomplish in our own strength. Our confidence and encouragement to endure is in the God who sent His Son to earth to share in our suffering and ultimately made a way for all believers to be in relationship with God.
What stories or experiences do you have of God building up your faith through challenging circumstances?
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Dave M says:
Right now, this very day, I am going through a health crisis that requires faith for healing, long-term lifestyle changes and the providential hand of God to change circumstances. I have felt dejected in the last few days, to be sure, but other people of the Way have faced such challenges, and many more, but the example of the Suffering Servant reminds us He knows our pain and can help us through our trails. While I typically wish to rely on my own strength, there are times where that strength is insufficient. God is always present with us, but there are obstacles that only He alone can help us navigate.
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