By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto

We have been in Hebrews 11, talking about heroes in the Hall of Faith, and Joseph is in this list. Hebrews 11:22 mentions this: “By faith, Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel and gave instructions concerning his bones.” Genesis 50:24 and 25 give us these instructions:

The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. Genesis 6:5 (NIV) In the realm of storytelling, much attention is given to the one who is tasked with an indomitable assignment.

It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to Heaven without dying—“he disappeared, because God took him.” For before he was taken up, he was known as a person who pleased God. Hebrews 11:5 (NLT) When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah (the man who lived the longest, 969

It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain did. Abel’s offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith. Hebrews 11:4 (NLT) “Fratricide” is the

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe,