Hebrews 11:23-40 is part of the famous "Faith Chapter" in the New Testament, where the author of Hebrews highlights various examples of faith from the Old Testament. These verses specifically recount the faith of key biblical figures and emphasize the endurance and sacrifice they demonstrated despite not receiving the full promise of God's plan in their lifetime. The passage calls Christians to persevere in faith, following the example of those who came before, trusting that God’s promises will be fulfilled, even if not fully seen in this life.