Hebrews 11:9-16
Summary for Heb 11:9-10: 11:9-10 a he lived there by faith: Abraham himself did not experience the inheritance of the land of promise. Rather, he was like a foreigner, living in tents (see Gen 12:10–13:18 b).• so did Isaac and Jacob: This life of faith was continued in the next two generations: They received the same promise and hoped in God, but did not experience what God had promised.
• city with eternal foundations: Abraham did not settle in the Canaanite cities but followed the will of God in faithful obedience, anticipating a heavenly city.
11:12 c this one man who was as good as dead: Abraham was very old, yet he became the source for a whole nation. Faith involves believing that God is able to answer his promises seemingly out of nothing.
• like the stars ... and the sand: See Gen 22:17 d. God fulfilled the promise (Exod 1:7 e).
Summary for Heb 11:13-16: 11:13-16 f The author pauses to point out general principles evident in the lives he has highlighted thus far. 11:13 g Abraham’s family lived in the land of promise as foreigners and nomads (see Gen 23:4 h; cp. 1 Chr 29:15 i; Ps 39:12 j; 1 Pet 2:11 k).
Summary for Heb 11:14-16: 11:14-16 l Abraham’s family was obviously not longing for the country they came from, since if that had been the case, they could have gone back. Their posture of faith demonstrates a longing for a better place. Their hope was ultimately in God, who rewarded their faith by preparing a heavenly ... city for them.
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