Cloud of Witnesses

Preview: The overwhelming faith of many throughout the Bible serve as examples to us and a witness to us so that we may also grow stronger in the faith and wisdom of the Word of God. 


Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-12. 

Memory Verse: Hebrews 11:40. 

1. With what did Paul testify that we were compassed about? Hebrews 12:1. 
2. Where do we find those witnesses, those faith heroes, recorded? Hebrews 11:1-4. 
3. Upon what assurance did Noah build the ark? Hebrews 11:7. 
4. By what encouragement did Abraham go into another country? Hebrews 11:8-10. 
5. Why did Abraham offer up his son Isaac? Hebrews 11:17. 
6. How did Sarah become a mother in her old age? Hebrews 11:11-12. 
7. Why did Isaac bless his two sons? Hebrews 11:20. 
8. Upon what condition did Jacob bless the two sons of Joseph? Hebrews 11:21. 
Note: The reader should follow the reference and acquaint himself with the blessing. You will then better understand and enjoy these witnesses; both men and women who have lived and died, refusing to yield to either side. They remained steadfast and unmovable to the end. 
9. Upon what encouragement did Moses’ mother hide him three months? Hebrews 11:23. 
10. Why did Moses refuse to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter? Hebrews 11:24-26. 
Note: Mark the 25th verse, Moses is esteeming the reproach of Christ greater and richer than the treasurers of Egypt. Moses’ faith was in Jesus; the same as our faith should be. 
11. Why didn’t Moses fear the wrath of the King of Egypt? Hebrews 11:27-28. 
12. Upon what assurance did they pass through the Red Sea? Hebrews 11:29. 
13. What brought down the walls of Jericho and spared the harlot Rahab? Hebrews 11:30-31. 
14. How did some of the great men of God subdue kingdoms and stop the mouths of lions? Hebrews 11:32-33. 
15. How were the armies of the allies driven back? Hebrews 11:34. 
16. How were the dead raised? Hebrews 11:35. 
17. What persecution did some of them go through? Hebrews 11:36-37. 
18. What did those great heroes receive? Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 11:39. 
19. Why is it necessary for us to have any connection with those faith heroes? Hebrews 11:40.