‘These all died in faith’. What would it look like for us to die in faith, in the light of the victorious death-conquering death and resurrection of Jesus?

Maybe we do not expect to find Sarah in this list of heroes of the faith. We all think of her great doubt, and yet does this not go to show that faith overcomes doubt. God had a great plan for Sarah and Isaac, and Sarah judged Him faithful who had promised.

Abraham lived an unsettled life, but God had a plan. Even when our lives feel unsettled, God has a plan for our good - and that is that we might trust in Jesus Christ alone, and look forward to eternity with Him!

Abram went out, not knowing where he was going. Sometimes the Christian life feels like groping in the dark. However Abram shows us what faithful service of a faithful God looks like by hearing His command, and immediately setting out to obey.

After Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared to these faithful women, and they rejoiced in seeing Him: rejoicing at His appearance.

The injustice of the people which achieved the justice of God!

Noah was a willing and faithful servant of God. Saved not by his works, but through the grace of God alone: he serves as an example of faith in the midst of hostility.

Often we are stuck in the habit of ‘doing things’ in order to attempt to please God. This verse makes clear to us that without faith, it is impossible to please Him. Is your faith in Him and in Him alone, and are we doing all that we do building upon the relationship purchased for us by Jesus Christ?

Enoch lived but never died. He is numbered only with Elijah the prophet in this sense. The account of Enoch teaches us of a man who has close fellowship with God, but also teaches us of the power of God over death itself.

Hebrews 11:4 speaks of the contrast between Cain and Abel, what separated them? Abel offered his sacrifice by faith!