The Great Faith of God's People

Hebrews 11:1-6

1 Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see.

2 It was their faith that made our ancestors pleasing to God.

3 Because of our faith, we know that the world was made at God's command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.

4 Because Abel had faith, he offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. God was pleased with him and his gift, and even though Abel is now dead, his faith still speaks for him.

5 Enoch had faith and did not die. He pleased God, and God took him up to heaven. That's why his body was never found.

6 But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and that he rewards everyone who searches for him.