Week 1: Your Legacy

January 9 & 12

  • What kind of legacy will you be building over the next 5 years?

  • I want my legacy to be a “faith that speaks beyond my life.”

  • Hebrews 11:4

  • Our legacy is rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

  • Nehemiah 2:17b “Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and end this disgrace!”

  • Are we building bigger “barns” for ourselves, or are we building something eternal for God’s Kingdom?

  • 1 Corinthians 3:10

  • We stand on the faith of those who came before us, and we “build” for those who come after us.

  • Psalm 78:1-7

  • It’s our responsibility to pass on the story of God’s goodness so that others may know Him and trust Him.

  • Build an altar.

  • Hebrews 11:4

  • You’re life is speaking today.

  • If your life were recorded in Hebrews 11, how might it read? It was by faith I…

[d]Group Questions

  1. Legacy and Faith
    Abel’s faith still speaks today. What actions or choices in your life could echo into the future as a testimony of your faith in God?

  2. Kingdom vs. Self
    Are you more focused on building “bigger barns” for yourself or investing in a Kingdom legacy? What adjustments can you make to prioritize God’s Kingdom in your daily life?

  3. Investing in the Next Generation
    Who has influenced your faith journey? How can you intentionally pass on the story of God’s goodness to the next generation?

  4. Building an Altar
    What “altar” or memorial of faith are you building in your life right now? How does it reflect God’s goodness, and how could it inspire future generations to trust Him?

  5. Your “By Faith” Legacy
    If your life were recorded in Hebrews 11, how might it read? What actions of faith would be highlighted, and what steps can you take to live out a legacy that echoes God’s faithfulness?