C'est à cause de leur foi que les grands personnages du passé ont été approuvés par Dieu. Pour donner courage aux croyants qui vacillent dans leurs convictions, rien de mieux que de leur rappeler l'histoire des ancêtres. Le chap. 11 présente une galerie des grands hommes de foi aux noms souvent illustres. Tous ces personnages, de manière différente et à des degrés divers, ont enduré l'épreuve. C'est Abel tué par son frère, parti sans descendance, mais dont la foi parle encore; c'est Hénok, enlevé au regard des humains, mais qui vit auprès de Dieu; c'est Noé qui écoute Dieu et lui fait confiance, il est sauvé des eaux du déluge.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse from the book of Hebrews tells us that because of faith, the older generations in God's story were praised for their actions and beliefs. It shows how important faith is to God.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine if every time you showed trust in your parents by doing what they said, they put a gold star on your chart. That's like how God gives praise to people who believe and have faith in Him.
Contexte historique
The book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul or one of his followers around 60-80 AD for Jewish Christians facing persecution. It encourages them with examples from the Old Testament about those who lived by faith.
Application pour aujourd'hui
Imagine you have a big exam coming up and your teacher tells you to study hard. By trusting her advice, even when it's tough, you can do well on the test. This verse reminds us that our belief in God’s promises leads to good results in life too.
Thèmes
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