Joseph’s dying command was to have his bones taken out of Egypt in the Exodus so he could be buried in the land God had promised to give him. By faith he “saw” with spiritual eyes the fulfillment of all God’s good promises. An exposition of Hebrews...
Isaac believed in the promises given to his father Abraham. Though intending the blessing for Esau, Isaac blessed Jacob conferring the promises of the Abrahamic Covenant upon him and his descendants. Overruled by God’s providence, Isaac’s faith blessed the one God...
Abraham’s faith is demonstrated in his obedience to God‘s command. Offering Isaac showed the depth of Abraham’s faith and his unflinching trust in God’s promises. An exposition of Hebrews 11:17.
The revelation of and belief in bodily resurrection was very robust, even in the earliest times of the biblical record. Job, by faith, trusted Yahweh for his redemption, resurrection, and ultimate reward. An exposition of Job 19:23-27.