The National Baseball Hall of Fame has plaques for 340 players, coaches, and others who made a special impact on the game of baseball. The museum in Cooperstown, New York, has pictures, artifacts, and exhibits to tell the stories of each Hall of Fame member. These men and women will be remembered and celebrated by baseball fans forever.
When you come to chapter 11 of the Book of Hebrews, it feels like walking through the Hall of Fame of Bible people. We are reminded of the faith shown by people like Noah, Abraham, Sarah, and King David. These individuals should be remembered and celebrated because they all had faith in God’s plan even before they saw Jesus.
While these men and women are heroes, the true hero of the Bible is Jesus! While chapter 11 of Hebrews highlights the faith of many individuals, the theme of the entire book is that Jesus is greater! He is greater than Noah, Abraham, Sarah, and David! Jesus trusted in God—even when it meant He would die on the cross. Jesus trusted the Father and loved Him by obeying His plan perfectly. While there are many people who do great things for God, the writer of Hebrews wants us to remember that Jesus is greater because He is God!
The Bible gives examples of people who had faith, but the true hero of the Bible is Jesus. Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. We are saved from our sins by faith in Jesus.
