Trusting God in the Long Game

While Pastor John was out of town, Pastor Nathan opened Scripture in Hebrews 11 to remind us that faith is not passive optimism, but confident trust that moves us forward even when we cannot see the full picture.

This message challenges the idea that discipleship is reserved for church leaders and invites every believer into active participation in the work God is doing. We reflect on what it means to be equipped as part of the body of Christ, why transformation happens together, and how ongoing growth requires honest self-examination and alignment with Jesus.

Discussion Questions:

1) How does Hebrews 11 reshape the way you think about faith being “blind” or uncertain?
2) Where do you see a gap between believing something and actually living it out?
3) What does it look like for you to be equipped for ministry rather than waiting for others to act?
4) When you ask, “Do I look more like Jesus today than I did yesterday,” how do you honestly answer?
5) How does being part of a local church change the way you pursue faith and growth?