What does it look like to be faithful?

• Matthew 24:36-25:46 (the parables of the Olivet Discourse)
• 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath)
• 1 Samuel 20 (David's friendship with Jonathan)
• 1 Samuel 24, 26 (David spares Saul)
• 2 Samuel 11-12 (David and Bathsheba)
• Hebrews 11 (Hall of Faith)

Faithful: Adhering firmly and devotedly as to a person, cause, or ideal. Worthy of trust or belief; reliable. Consistent with truth or actuality. (American Heritage Dictionary)

• Knowledge
• Values
• Behaviors

Resource: Creating a Faith Practice

Additional Questions

• How can one be faithful and have such glaring flaws?
• What is the human characteristic of faith? How does faith look in Christ? (Resource: James Fowler, Stages of Faith)