Mastering the New Testament – Page 11

Day 172

Remember Christ-like Melchizedek Hebrews 5 Key Verses: 7, 9, 12, 14 Have you ever needed someone else to plead your case with a third person? I remember one time a nylon rope connected to our boat was severed. My dad thought I did it. He thought I was lying. Nothing I said could convince himContinue reading “Day 172”

Day 171

Promises of believers’ rest Hebrews 4 Key Verses: 3, 11, 12, 15, 16 When we believe we start the Sabbath. So what is this Sabbath we start? Sabbath means rest from working, and came to mean seventh day. God made the world in six days and then rested on the seventh. In Egypt they workedContinue reading “Day 171”

Day 170

Worthy of man’s obedience Hebrews 3 Key Verses: 1, 3, 8, 12 It can be easy to get distracted during our walk of faith. There are so many “shiny objects” that vie for our attentions. Even spiritual things can distract us from our walk of faith. Good things and more often than not, bad thingsContinue reading “Day 170”

Day 169

Exaltation after Christ’s sacrifice Hebrews 2 Key Verses: 3, 9, 11, 14, 18 This chapter begins with the first of six warning passages. They could be summed up like this: since Jesus is so much more superior to all the old revelations from God, we had better wise up and obey. Now I know myContinue reading “Day 169”

Day 168

Nature of God’s Son Hebrews 1 Key Verses: 2, 3, 13 In our age of new, it can be hard to accept something old as being the best. In our age of quick, it can be hard to accept something that takes time. In our age of temporary, it can be hard to accept somethingContinue reading “Day 168”

Hebrews – Day 168.00

Hebrews Acrostic Theme: NEW PRIESTHOOD Author: Unknown Date Written: 63-65 A.D, definitely before 70AD with the destruction of the Temple. Audience: Jewish believers Key Verse: 1:4, 8:1-2, 6 Outline: 1. The superiority of Christ – He 1:1-8:6 a. Better than the prophets, as a much better Spokesman – He 1:1-3 b. Better than the angels,Continue reading “Hebrews – Day 168.00”

Matthew 28 – Day 167

Savior’s resurrection and commission Matthew 28 Key Verses: 4, 7, 15, 18-20 “Special Forces Soldiers Scared by an Angel” the headline might read today. Not the best publicity for the troops. The follow-on article might talk about the women who talked to the angel. The news they deliver is confirmation of what Jesus had saidContinue reading “Matthew 28 – Day 167”

Day 166

Way of the cross Matthew 27 Key Verses: 4, 15, 20, 24, 25, 29, 37, 42, 46, 51, 64 It is hard to know exactly what Judas’ words and actions really mean. He certainly regrets his actions, but from other Scripture we know it was not true repentance. But that is not to say thatContinue reading “Day 166”

Day 165

Events on Calvary’s eve Matthew 26 Key Verses: 5, 9, 24, 34, 38, 54, 65, The religious leaders have now determined to kill Jesus and all they worry about is the political consequences! When evil people do things, their logic is often broken. They are not worried about murdering someone, but about the political consequencesContinue reading “Day 165”

Day 164

Judgment of the nations Matthew 25 Key Verses: 3, 9, 13, 15, 21, 30, 32, 40, Sometimes we miss the obvious message of a passage of Scripture. Be ready! Oil lamps require oil. Take some extra oil. All the girls fell asleep waiting for the groom’s envoy to arrive. The wise ones took some extraContinue reading “Day 164”