Abel
First example of faith in offering a better sacrifice.
Abel offered a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, demonstrating faith that pleased God.
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Key Figures — Hebrews 11
10 figures
Enoch
Example of faith through walking with God.
Enoch was taken by God, demonstrating a life of faith that pleased God.
Noah
Example of faith in building the ark.
Noah built the ark in reverent fear, saving his family and becoming an heir of righteousness.
Related passagesAbraham
Example of faith in obedience and promise.
Abraham obeyed God's call to go to a place he would later receive as an inheritance and believed in God's promise of descendants.
Related passagesSarah
Example of faith in God's promise.
Sarah received power to conceive because she considered God faithful to His promise.
Isaac
Example of faith in blessing his sons.
Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come, demonstrating faith in God's promises.
Related passagesJacob
Example of faith in blessing his sons.
Jacob blessed each of Joseph's sons, worshiping as he leaned on his staff.
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Example of faith in the future exodus.
Joseph spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones.
Related passagesMoses
Example of faith in leadership and deliverance.
Moses chose to be mistreated with God's people rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin, leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
Related passagesRahab
Example of faith in protecting the spies.
Rahab welcomed the spies in peace and was not killed with those who were disobedient.
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