Hebrews 11:17-23

17When God tested Abraham, faith led him to offer his son Isaac. Abraham, the one who received the promises from God, was willing to offer his only son as a sacrifice.

18God had said to him, “Through Isaac your descendants will carry on your name.”

19Abraham believed that God could bring Isaac back from the dead. Abraham did receive Isaac back from the dead in a figurative sense.

20Faith led Isaac to bless Jacob and Esau.

21While Jacob was dying, faith led him to bless each of Joseph’s sons. He leaned on the top of his staff and worshiped God.

22While Joseph was dying, faith led him to speak about the Israelites leaving Egypt and give them instructions about burying his bones.

23Faith led Moses’ parents to hide him for three months after he was born. They did this because they saw that Moses was a beautiful baby and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s order.