The Bible 20/20 - Week 33: “Eyes of Faith”

As we wrap up our time in the Old Testament, we look back to see the significance of the OT scriptures - that they are reliable and authoritative, and they are essential for revealing the character of God and our great need for a Savior. Thank God that through the story of the life of Abraham’s family that became the nation of Israel, we can see God’s ultimate plan of redemption to rescue all who will follow Him. May we all have faith like Abraham and Habakkuk of old - to live a life filled with God’s vision of hope and enjoy a reconciled relationship with Him! Discussion Questions: 1. How can we trust that the OT is reliable and why does that matter? How can old testament prophecies impact our lives today? 2. Why does it matter that the OT is still relevant to us today and not outdated? Have you ever struggled with that? How does the way Jesus sees the OT affect how we can view it now today? 3. Have you ever struggled with seeing God in the OT as the same God we see in Jesus? If yes, why? Why do you think Jesus was able to see Him differently? 4. What can we learn about our own walk with God as we see Israel’s struggles to be faithful throughout the OT? Is there anything you feel like God is showing you now that He wants to change in your life? 5. What role does faith play in our relationship with Jesus? How does that affect our salvation? How does that affect our daily walk with Him as we persevere and wait for His return? What can we learn from Abraham & Habakkuk’s examples of faith in our own lives?