Hebrews 11

Chapter 11 of Hebrews is often called the
"Hall of Fame of Faith" because it addresses
the Old Testament saints who walked by
faith and saw it through to the end.

The author of Hebrews was writing to
scattered Jewish believers who were
suffering persecution because of the faith
in Jesus.
They were severely tempted to give up and
go back to their old ways.

Hebrews was written to encourage them to
continue in their faith.
That's why, in chapter 6, they were called
to "imitate those who through faith and
patience inherit the promises."

On both sides of Hebrews 11, almost like
book ends, the theme of patience was at
work.
It was called 'endurance', which in the
Greek means 'perseverance' and 'patience'.

"Therefore do not cast away your
confidence, which has great reward.
For you have need of endurance, so that
after you have done the will of God, you
may receive the promise."
Hebrews 10:35-36