1. Trust of faith (Hbr 11:13). The promises are received as bank notes, which are as good as cash. Mark the words, "received," "persuaded," "embraced," "confessed."
2. Telescope of faith (Hbr 11:13). Unbelief says, "Seeing is believing," but faith says, "Believing is seeing." The promises are "seen afar off," but they are seen.
3. Testimony of faith (Hbr 11:14). Faith declares by its actions what its aim is. "Came out" declares the separation of the man of faith; and the "wherefore" the consequent blessing.
4. Trial of faith (Hbr 11:17-19). Faith looks at God's presence and power, when tried. If the Lord does not deliver us out of the trial, He will be with us in it.
5. Thoughtfulness of faith (Hbr 11:20). Faith looks not on its own things, but looks out for others.
6. Tact of faith (Hbr 11:21). Faith's reverses are God's directions. Ponder the words "blessed" and "worshipped" in the light of Gen 48:17-21.
7. Tranquility of faith (Hbr 11:22). The thought of the future fills the man of unbelief with fear; but the man of faith can speak of the future with perfect calm.