1. The document discusses the meaning of faith according to Hebrews 11:1-2. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2. It emphasizes that God can do far more than anyone could ever imagine or request, according to His power working within us. 3. The passage encourages readers to affirm their faith in God and in Jesus, and to remember that God is able to do immeasurably more than anyone could ask or imagine according to His power working in them.

1. HEBREWS 11:1-2 MORE THAN WE CAN ASK OR IMAGINE

2. Today we begin a journey with this affirmation. EVERYONE WITH GUSTO (Ephesians 3:20-21): God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. Glory to God in the church! Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus! Glory down all the generations! Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!

3. Hebrews 11:1-2 (Today’s NIV) 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.

4. Hebrews 11:1-2 (Message Bible) The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.

5. EVERYONE READ ALOUD Hebrews 11:1-2 The fundamental fact of my existence is that I trust in God. This faith, is my firm foundation, my title deed, for everything that makes my life worth living. It's my handle on what I can't see. This act of faith is what distinguishes me from the crowd.

7. 1. Who Do I Trust? 1a. Why?

8. 1. Take a moment to write your answer. 2. Greet and share your answer with someone.

10. CAN GOD TRUST ME? □ YES □ NO □ NO/YES

11. You know your faults. God sees something more. God created you for a purpose. There is an extraordinary plan for your life. He promises to work with you to accomplish that! Here is God’s promise to you:

12. AFFIRMATION/TITLE DEED: And God is able to bless you abundantly , so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. -- 2 Corinthians 9:8 (TNIV) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. -- Ephesians 3:20 (TNIV)

14. Remembering the Cross, where all my blessings and empowerment begins.

15. I believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. I choose to follow Jesus as my Lord and trust Him as my Savior. I affirm that he is able to do immeasurably more than all I can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work me.

17. Returning to God out of our abundance. A gift of thanks.

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25. The Hebrew 11 Stories will help you experience: --The power of God at work in your life --Victory in tackling life’s challenges. --Your ‘immeasurably more’ life’s purpose. You will learn how God worked miracles through those who lived by faith. And how your faith can result in miracle-living. Stay tuned!

27. PRAYER & PRAISE

28. Today we have begin a journey with this affirmation. EVERYONE WITH GUSTO (Ephesians 3:20-21): God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. Glory to God in the church! Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus! Glory down all the generations! Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!

29. Go and bless others. Because, God can do anything, far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request through you toward others.