Christian commitment (10:24–25). The writer gives harsh warning of the judgment awaiting those who turn away from God (10:26–31), then holds before them the positive example of their own past commitment (10:32–39). The theme of endurance holds together the exhortation from 10:32 through 12:17. He offers an “example list” in Hebrews 11, demonstrating the effectiveness of a life of faith through Old Testament persons who found pleasure with God. Jesus again plays the role of positive example in 12:1–2,