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The writer of Hebrews 11 describes faith as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. He goes on to describe the circumstances of twenty two Old Testament heroes of faith:

Abel: Offered a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. One of faith rather than one of works.

Enoch: Walked by faith and pleased God.

Noah: By faith built the ark being warned of things not seen as yet.

Abraham: By faith obeyed and went out not knowing whither he went.

Sarah: By faith believed she could conceive a child even though she was too old.

Isaac: Foretold the future by faith.

Jacob: He believed that God would fulfill His promises.

Joseph: He believed his bones would rest in Canaan.

Moses: Chose to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than enjoy sin for a season.

Joshua: By faith believed the walls of Jericho would fall.

Rahab: By faith perished not.

Gideon: By faith became mighty in war.

Barak: Through faith subdued kingdoms.

Samson: By faith his weakness was turned to strength.

Jepthah: By faith defeat armies.

David: Through faith obtained promises.

Daniel: His faith stopped the mouths of lions.

Jeremiah: Was tortured for his faith.

Elijah: By faith raised the dead.

Elisha: By faith raised the dead.

Zechariah: Was stoned for his faith.

Isaiah: Was sawed in two for his faith.

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