25 He chose to suffer with God’s people instead of enjoying sin for a short time.
26 He thought that it was better to suffer for the Christ than to have all the treasures of Egypt. He was looking only for God’s reward.
27 It was by faith that Moses left Egypt. He was not afraid of the king’s anger. Moses continued strong as if he could see the God that no one can see.
28 It was by faith that Moses prepared the Passover and spread the blood on the doors. It was spread so that the one who brings death would not kill the firstborn sons of Israel.
29 It was by faith that the people crossed the Red Sea as if it were dry land. The Egyptians also tried to do it, but they were drowned.
30 It was by faith that the walls of Jericho fell. They fell after the people had marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days.
31 It was by faith that Rahab, the prostitute, welcomed the spies and was not killed with those who refused to obey God.