21. Jacob had faith. So he blessed each of Joseph's sons. He blessed them when he was dying. Because of his faith he worshiped God as he leaned on the top of his wooden staff.
22. Joseph had faith. So he spoke to the people of Israel about their leaving Egypt. He gave directions about his bones. He did that toward the end of his life.
23. Moses' parents had faith. So they hid him for three months after he was born. They saw he was a special child. They were not afraid of the king's command.
24. Moses had faith. So he refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. That happened after he had grown up.
25. He chose to be treated badly together with the people of God. He chose that instead of enjoying sin's pleasures for a short time.
26. He suffered shame because of Christ. He thought it had great value. He considered it better than the riches of Egypt. He was looking ahead to God's reward.
27. Because of his faith he left Egypt. It wasn't because he was afraid of the king's anger. He didn't let anything stop him. He saw the One who can't be seen.