All Things Spiritual-Substance of Things

Faith is the substance of things hoped for and evidence of things not seen. The elders obtained a good report through faith, and the Jews continue to search for the Messiah to this day. Faith is found in the Word but only two times in the Old Testament, once in Deuteronomy and once in Habakkuk. The Jews couldn't please God, believed in God's existence, and diligently sought Him. Jesus knew that Jesus would not accept him, so God hid his face from them. This is evident in Exodus 33:22 and 1 Tmothyi 3:16. Jesus was God manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached to the Gentiles, believed on in the world, and received up into glory. The question arises whether the Jews were waiting on the Messiah or on faith. The patience of the saints is evident in Revelation 14:12, but it is evident that people must have the faith of Jesus Christ.