Hebrews 11:17-22
True faith obeys even when the promise seems threatened, trusting that God can raise the dead and fulfill His covenant.
17 By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son,
18 to whom it was said, “Your offspring will be accounted as from Isaac,”
19 concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
20 By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
21 By faith, Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.
22 By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.
True faith obeys even when the promise seems threatened, trusting that God can raise the dead and fulfill His covenant.
To demonstrate that Abraham and the patriarchs trusted in God's resurrection power and future covenant fulfillment.
Faith That Sees the Unseen and Endures for the Promise
Faith trusts God's unseen promise, obeys God's word, endures suffering, rejects temporary reward, and waits for the better fulfillment God has secured in Christ.