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.
17-18. Abraham had been promised that Isaac, his only son, would continue his family. But when Abraham was tested, he had faith and was willing to sacrifice Isaac,