Faith Goals: From Trumpets to Caves (Jesus > Better Life)

 

Opening Hook (Icebreaker)

“Guys, kung si Gideon nag–300 trumpet challenge sa TikTok, viral ‘yon for sure. Pero hindi lang sa views panalo si Gideon—kundi sa FAITH. πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯ Kaya tara, let’s see paano ang mga OGs of faith nagtagumpay… at minsan nag-suffer… pero all pointing to: Jesus > Better Life.”

Main Points

1. Gideon’s 300: “From Weaklings to Wagi”

Heb 11:34 + Jdg 7:21-22
“By faith, Gideon’s 300 naging MVP squad kahit kulang sa manpower—para silang group project na 3 lang nagtrabaho pero pasado pa rin! Bakit? Kasi God ang tunay na gumawa ng miracles.”

➡ Lesson: Kahit feeling mo underdog ka, faith turns weakness into win. ✨

2. Micaiah: “The OG Slap Contestant”

Heb 11:36 + 1Ki 22:24
“Micaiah got the first ever ‘slap cam’—pero hindi for fun, kundi dahil he spoke God’s truth. Mocked, flogged, jailed… siya yung ‘di marunong makisama’ sa 400 false prophets.”

➡ Lesson: Faith means minsan ikaw yung kontra-bida sa group chat, pero truth pa rin ang priority.

3. Zechariah: “Temple Throwback Gone Wrong”

Heb 11:37 + 2Ch 24:21
“Habang iba nag-o-offer ng worship songs sa temple, si Zechariah binugbog ng bato… inside pa mismo ng temple! Nakakaloka, parang binato ka ng song requests habang nagpe-preach.”

➡ Lesson: Faith can cost you popularity—pero mas mahalaga ang loyalty to God.

4. Isaiah: “Saw in Two, Still Solid”

Heb 11:37 + Isa 6:11
“Si Isaiah, hindi lang napagod sa preaching, pinutol pa literally sa dalawa (ouch!). Pero still, he endured. Kung may ‘Prophet Survivor Edition,’ siya na yung champion.”

➡ Lesson: Faith isn’t always glamorous—sometimes it’s grit + grace kahit painful.

5. David: “Cave Vibes with Adullam Squad”

Heb 11:38 + 1Sa 22:1
“David, future king pero naka-camping sa cave with his bros. Ang vibes? Parang tambay sa BGC pero walang Starbucks, just survival mode + psalm-writing.”

➡ Lesson: Faith shines brightest sa hiding places—God sees worth kahit the world cancels you.

Wrap-Up: Jesus > Better Life

“Mga kapatid, the OG faith heroes showed us both wins and wounds. Pero lahat sila, hindi pa nakumpleto ang promise… kasi the Better Life is Jesus. πŸ’‘ Kahit victorious ka today or nasa cave ka pa rin—remember: Jesus > Better Life. Always.”

Discussion Prompts

  1. Saang part ka relate—Gideon (weak pero panalo), Micaiah (mocked for truth), or David (cave season)?

  2. How has your faith helped you turn weakness into strength?

  3. How do you see Jesus as your “Better Life” today?

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