1. Pleasing God through faith
A Closer Look at Hebrews 11

2. The Book of Better Things
Book of Hebrews
Written to show these Christians that they needed to follow the New Law, not the Old Law of Moses by showing the superiority of the New Covenant
The Book of Better Things
The Purpose of Chapter 11
To point out that their forefathers looked forward to this same day.
To show them that the basics of serving God had not changed.
To motivate them to live by faith, just like their ancestors.
Christ is Better
The Covenant is Better
The Promises Are Better

3. Pleasing God through Faith
Hebrews 11 is fundamentally important because…
Teaches the basic principle of serving God.
Combats the prevalent false doctrine of faith alone.
Provides motivation for a righteous life.
Teaches a tool to apply in all facets of our lives.

4. Pleasing God through Faith
Rahab
Jericho
Abel
Red Sea
They believed in God.
They believed God would reward them.
Because of their belief, they did something.
What did they do? Exactly what God told them to do.
Enoch
Moses
Noah
Joseph
Abraham
Jacob
Sarah

5. Pleasing God through Faith
Rahab
Jericho
Abel
Red Sea
Do you believe in God?
Do you believe God will reward you?
Are you motivated to do something?
What should you do? Exactly what God has told youto do.
Enoch
Moses
Noah
Joseph
Abraham
Jacob
Sarah