Subject: Danger in Backsliding

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 6: 1 - 12  

Memory Verse: Luke 9: 62

Objective: To alert believers of the severity in reverting from the faith, and to encourage us to remain steadfast in the Lord.  

1. How does the scripture define backsliding? Luke 9: 62, 2 Peter 2:10

2. Identify some causes of backsliding? Hebrews 11: 6 first part, Matthew 13: 20 - 22

3. What is said of the backslider in heart? Proverbs 14: 14

4. What does the scriptures say about individuals who have the knowledge of God, but return to a life of sin? 2 Peter 2: 20 – 21

5. Describe the conditions of a backslider? 2 Peter 2: 22, Jeremiah 2: 20 – 28

6. What is done to Christ when one goes back to a filthy state? Hebrews 6: 4 – 6; is it easy to get back to God after returning to one’s former state?

 

7. When one goes back to sinning, does God find pleasure in that life? Hebrews 10: 38

8. The prodigal found himself in a sad, disgraceful place; discuss Luke 15: 11 - 16. What mindset should those who have turned from God emulate? Luke 15: 17 - 19