4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:4-6
Q & A：
- Explain how Enoch could walk together with God by faith for 300 years and what must he have come to agreement with and done right for God to take him away without experiencing death. Discuss the redemption realities in the New Testament time that can help us with our identities and to walk closer to God than Enoch did, with reference to the finished work of Jesus, Word of God and Holy Spirit. (Heb 11:5; Gen 5:21-24; Amos 3:3)
- Discuss how to place God as the top priority in our lives like Enoch, especially when we have free will to choose while living in this fallen, degrading and rebellious world. How does walking with God in the same direction look like as compared to when Christianity becomes a religion in our lives? (Heb 11:6; Gen 6:5; 2 Tim 3:1-3; Matt 6:33)
- What are the hindrances for us to live out a consecrated life? How should we be walking in agreement with God in His plan for our lives? Discuss your walk of faith where God leads you to operate in the spiritual gifts to minister to others, particularly your reaction when there is a prompting or stirring in your heart by the Holy Spirit. (Luke 11:2; Rom 8:14; 1 Thes 5:19-21; Eph 4:30)