Discussion Questions: Beginning of the Promise

Thursday:	Discussion Questions: Beginning of the Promise
Story Passages:	Genesis 15
Other Passages:	Romans 4:3-16; Genesis 3:15, 9:8-17, 12:2-3, 15:1-21, 17:15-22, 28:10-15; Hebrews 11:8-10; Revelation 21; Isaiah 9:1-7; Isaiah 53; Malachi 3:1, 3:16-4:6
Memory Verse:	Hebrews 11:6

1. Why was Abraham willing to obey God without knowing all the details of how everything would work out?
2. If Abraham believed God, what exactly did he believe God would do?
3. Did God keep his promise? Who are Abraham's descendants? Where are they now?
4. Is there anything God promised Abraham that we're still waiting on? When will that happen?
5. Why is it important to have faith?
6. Does it really matter what we believe? Why does God care so much?
7. What are some things God has asked us to do by faith?
8. Why did God say that Abraham was righteous?
9. What does it mean to be righteous?

If you need hints to answer some of the questions, look up the listed scripture passages.