From the riches of this chapter, I take away this for today: 7 Endure your suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. Hebrews 12:7a And I note the fifth warning: 25 Take care not to refuse the one who is speaking! Hebrews 12:25a

I don't recall having heard very often sermons or teachings on the rest of Hebrews, but this chapter is preached about pretty regularly. The heroes (and heroines) of faith. While these examples are stirring, then entire chapter comes down to the last two verses. 39 And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not … Continue reading Hebrews 11. →

The writer of Hebrews is concluding his arguments for the readers to not leave their faith. The fourth warning is delivered in verses 26-31: don't deliberately choose apostasy. An important point we need to see is that deliberately sinning IS referring to choosing apostasy, which is a knowing, deliberate rejection of Jesus’ great work for … Continue reading Hebrews 10. →

As the author of Hebrews continues to describe the relationship between the old covenant, the old tabernacle, and the earthly high priest, and the new covenant, the heavenly tabernacle, and Christ our great high priest, I sense profound revelation through the spirit to this author. These ideas are not in Jesus' teaching, nor from the … Continue reading Hebrews 9. →

Today we read more about Jesus and his superior ministry as high priest, because the covenant that he mediates is better (like the heavenly tabernacle) than the former, enacted on better promises. This new covenant was prophesied by Jeremiah as the writer has quoted. We are so fortunate to be born in a time when … Continue reading Hebrews 8. →

In this chapter the writer of Hebrews goes through some very closely reasoned logic to essentially say that Jesus is the better high priest, being in the order of Melchizedek. Further, as a result of this status of Jesus, he is the guarantee of a better covenant -- and able to save completely those who … Continue reading Hebrews 7. →

The writer of Hebrews issues his third warning, not to commit apostasy (fall away) after having tasted the heavenly gift, the good word of God, and the miracles to come (and more). This apostasy is likened to crucifying Jesus all over again. Yikes. But the writer encourages the readers that he is hopeful that this … Continue reading Hebrews 6. →

In simple terms, chapter five is about Jesus as a better high priest. In the order of Melchizedek. You can read about Melchizedek in Genesis 14:18-20 and Psalm 110. He's a mysterious figure and seen as a "type" of Christ. While verses seven through ten are a block that belong together, I was struck particularly … Continue reading Hebrews 5. →