Here’s a glimpse of eternity that hits the blend button on my brain. Let’s start by making one simple observation. Our writer takes this eternal being who both created the earth and heavens and will outlast it all, and clearly names Him Jesus. And, "YOU, LORD, IN THE BEGINNING LAID THE FOUNDATION OF THE EARTH, [...]
The year was 1987. I was careening toward my 30th Birthday. We had a dear friend, Linda, who was living with us at the time, helping us as a nanny for my baby daughter Jessica. Linda knew all the Christian rock bands and music of the era. She put together a mixtape (hee hee - [...]
Today we get a good dose of theology from this simple quote and how the writer applies it. Actually, verse 8 and 9 are one quote from Psalm 45, but we’re going to do some picking around and about them. This is more than enough for today. But of the Son He says, "YOUR THRONE, [...]
What do we know about angels? There’s a lot out there about angels. Some of it is cut from whole cloth. Some of it is awesome and helpful. We know they are major players in the story of man, and as such they show up throughout the Old and New Testaments liberally. Three verses in [...]
And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says, "AND LET ALL THE ANGELS OF GOD WORSHIP HIM." - Hebrews 1:6 NASB This one had me scratching my head for a bit. All my cross reference for this quote from the Old Testament point me back to Deuteronomy 32:43. But, when I [...]
Today, something really amazing. Grab a cup of something and settle in for a ride. You might want your Bible for this one, too. Our writer takes great care to demonstrate Jesus’ superiority. He first compares Jesus, the Word made flesh, to the written word. The angels find themselves in the crosshairs next. having become [...]
When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they. - Hebrews 1:3-4 NASB What's In A Name? Apparently, a lot. When we named our first son, Christopher, [...]
having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they. - Hebrews 1:4 NASB In Hebrews 1:4 the writer finally finishes his second sentence and introduces a new topic all in two simple phrases. I’m not going to start with angels just yet. He has much to [...]
And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, - Hebrews 1:3 NASB He sat down. Seems simple enough. This [...]
And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, - Hebrews 1:3 NASB Purification This is a big deal. One [...]