Bible verses for children
Trust directed towards hope.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Faith involves assurance about what is hoped for and confidence beyond what is presently seen. It rests on God’s trustworthiness. It is not believing every unlikely claim or refusing to ask careful questions.
Think about how a trustworthy promise can guide action before its result is visible.
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What makes a promise a good basis for trust?
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Bible context & readings +
Hebrews 11 introduces examples of people acting in faith through different circumstances, including suffering. The opening definition is developed by those stories, not offered as a formula for obtaining anything imagined.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help our faith grow through understanding and trust. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.