EXAMINE
* Highlight "by faith" in vv. 8, 9.
* Underline "when called" in v. 8.
* Circle "inheritance" and "heir" in vv. 8 and 9 respectively.
* Circle "promised land" in v. 9.
* Box "like" indicating comparison in v. 9.
* Draw a line from "tents" in v. 9 to "city" in v. 10.
* Box "as" indicating comparison in v. 9.
* Box "for" indicating reason in v. 10.
* Bracket "the city with foundations" in v. 10.
* Circle "architect" and "builder" in v. 10.
EXPLORE
According to verse 8, when he was being called, Abraham "obeyed and went." Explain how the
author can say Abraham did this "by faith."
When did Abraham learn that Canaan would be his inheritance–before or after he arrived there?
Explain
According to verse 9, Abraham "made his home in the promised land." Explain how the author
can say Abraham did this "by faith.
Explain the irony in the comparison in verse 9.
Explain the reason Abraham could patiently live by faith in Canaan.
EMBRACE
journal your thoughts on the passage:
–Write about what God wants you to know . . .
–Write about how God wants you to feel . . .
–Write about what God wants you to do .