judgment for breaking the Mosaic covenant, would there not be even greater penalties for breaking the greater covenant in Christ? HEROS OF FAITH IN HEBREWS Heroes Old Testament References Abel Genesis 4:2–5 (Hebrews 11:4 provides a clue as to why Abel’s sacrifice was accepted and Cain’s was not. Abel’s sacrifice was an expression of faith.) Enoch Genesis 5:22–24 Noah Genesis 6:13–22 Abraham Genesis 12:1–4; 22:1–19 Sarah Genesis 21:1–7 Isaac Genesis 27:26–40 Jacob Genesis 48:1–22 Joseph Genesis 50:24–25
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