Hebrews 11:9-10

Description: By faith Abraham dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign land... for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

I. The Old Testament Establishes Faith — Quoted as the Apostle's teaching on Abraham's pilgrimage of faith, sharpening hope for the heavenly homeland
"By faith," says the Apostle, "Abraham dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, co-heirs of the same promise: for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God."