God has actuated the saints in all the ages. They had faith in God even when they failed to see the great promise of the Messiah come true. They did see God faithful in his word, even in times of the greatest trial. The inspiration of the high and holy past stirs the real Jews to be loyal to Christ now. Jesus himself endured the cross and despised the shame, and thus gives us the supreme example of fidelity. He is the author and finisher of our faith and calls upon us to be true to the end.