Tag Archives: Hebrews

23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. We are encouraged to be like Christ. He is faithful, so we are called to be faithful like Him. It can be very hard to not swerve in our faith. As I travel to and from work each dayContinue reading “20Nov 2010 Heb 10:23”

27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. There are two hardContinue reading “19Nov 2010 Heb 9:27-28”

24 For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence. Jesus place is now in heaven. His sacrifice makes it possible for us to be in the presence of God without fear of punishment orContinue reading “18Nov 2010 Heb 9:24”

22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Have you ever gone to a store to purchase something and realize that you left the discount coupon sitting at home? Isn’t that frustrating! If you had just brought the coupon youContinue reading “17Nov 2010 Heb 9:22”

12 For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” One of the wonderful things about the new promise God made in Christ is that we get a completely clean slate. In the Old Testament, the Law provided for cleansing of sin, but also an annual reminder of that sin. SinceContinue reading “12Nov 2010 Heb 8:12”

10 This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. We live in the New Covenant. God writes His word onContinue reading “11Nov 2010 Heb 8:10”

25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. As our representative before the Father, Jesus does more than simply die for us. He now intercedes for us. He is our advocate. He speaks on our behalf. He is praying forContinue reading “10Nov 2010 Heb 7:25”

13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.One of the principles about life is the principle of growth. When a child does not meet the standard growth expected for their age, doctors and parents are concerned. Tests are performed, diagnosis given, and corrective interventions carriedContinue reading “7Nov 2010 Heb 5:13”

12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.The purpose of the Word of God is to get into the deepest part of us, our thoughts and attitudes, andContinue reading “6Nov 2010 Heb 4:12”

2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.Hearing the Word has to be combined with faith. We have to trust what is said in order for usContinue reading “5Nov 2010 Heb 4:2”