The document discusses the concept of faith through several biblical passages. It defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for and not seen. It describes how people of old received commendation by faith, and how we understand the universe was created by God's word through faith, not by what is visible. It provides examples of how great people of faith like Moses, Abraham, Abel obeyed and acted according to their faith, not sight. It connects faith to giving, tithing, and honoring God with the first fruits in order to receive blessings.

2. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,
the conviction of things not seen. For by it the
people of old received their commendation.
By faith we understand that the universe was
created by the word of God, so that what is
seen was not made out of things that are
visible.
Hebrews 11:1-3 (ESV)

3. For whatever does not proceed from faith
is sin.
Romans 14:23 (ESV)

4. …for we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7, RSV

5. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1, KJV

6. By faith he [Moses] left Egypt, not being afraid
of the anger of the king, for he endured as
seeing him who is invisible.
Hebrews 11:27 (ESV)

7. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called
to go out to a place that he was to receive as
an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing
where he was going.
Hebrews 11:8 (ESV)

8. "By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice
than Cain did. By faith he was commended as
a righteous man, when God spoke well of his
offerings"
Hebrews 11:4, NIV

9. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly
wealth, who will trust you with the true riches
of heaven?
Luke 16:11, NLT

10. "Give, and it will be given to you; good
measure, pressed down, shaken together,
running over, will be put into your lap. For the
measure you give will be the measure you get
back.“
Luke 6:38, RSV

11. "Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that
there may be food in my house; and thereby
put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I
will not open the windows of heaven for you
and pour down for you an overflowing
blessing."
Malachi 3:10, RSV

12. "Honor the LORD with your substance and
with the first fruits of all your produce; then
your barns will be filled with plenty, and your
vats will be bursting with wine."
Proverb 3:9-10, RSV

13. By faith he [Moses] left Egypt, not being afraid
of the anger of the king, for he endured as
seeing him who is invisible.
Hebrews 11:27 (ESV)