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Faith is the confident assurance that God’s promises are true, even when we cannot yet see them (11:1–3). Hebrews 11 walks through the story of God’s people to show that faith has always been the way to please Him. Abel’s offering was accepted (Gen. 4:1–10), Enoch walked with God and was taken up (Gen. 5:21–24), and Noah built the ark by faith (Gen. 6:9–9:29). Abraham obeyed God’s call and lived as a pilgrim looking for a better city (Gen. 12–25), and Sarah trusted God to give her a child though she was barren (Gen. 21:1–7). Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph all trusted God’s promises for the future (Gen. 27; 48; 50:22–26). Moses’ parents hid him, and later he chose to suffer with God’s people rather than enjoy Egypt’s treasures (Ex. 2–14). By faith, Israel crossed the Red Sea, the walls of Jericho fell, and Rahab welcomed the spies (Ex. 14; Josh. 2; 6).
The chapter builds to a crescendo with names like Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets (Judg. 4–16; 1 Sam. 7; 2 Sam. 7). Some conquered kingdoms, stopped the mouths of lions (Dan. 6), and quenched fire (Dan. 3). Others endured mocking, flogging, prison, and death (Jer. 20; 37; 2 Chron. 24). They wandered in deserts and caves, “of whom the world was not worthy” (11:38). All these were commended for their faith, but they did not receive the fullness of what was promised, because God had planned something better for us—perfection through Jesus Christ (11:39–40).
🌀 Reflection:
What does this chapter teach you about the nature of true faith? Do you see yourself more in the victories described—or in the sufferings? How does both encourage you to trust God more deeply?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Choose one of the names mentioned in Hebrews 11 and tell someone of what God did in and through them.
Just Keith Harris 
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