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Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; - Hebrews 3:1 Here, at the beginning of chapter 3 of Hebrews, we see the writer reminding us who we are in Christ. Though this letter is full of warnings, though it takes us by the shoulders [...]
He said, "Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep." And they began laughing at Him. - Matthew 9:24 What’s dead in your life today? Jesus walked into the house of a man whose daughter had just died. This is what He found. When Jesus came into the official's house, and saw the [...]
Hi all, This is a rebroadcast of my study in the Song of Songs. For over a year back in 2012 I posted these weekly. Since they have all be lost with my old site, I’m going to start re-publishing these on Saturdays. They will be pretty much in their original form, though I reserve [...]
Sometimes things just don’t make sense. Like this: But when Jesus heard this, He said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. "But go and learn what this means: 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners." [...]
Blessed… - Matthew 5:3 Before we dig into what are commonly called the Beatitudes, I want to share with you something off the charts about the word “Blessed.” We toss this word around pretty carelessly. If someone sneezes we say “Bless you!” or if we are really spiritual we might say “Ga bless you!” But [...]
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; - Hebrews 3:1 Apostle. Not an office we associate with Jesus too often. But here in Hebrews, we see the writer calls Jesus the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. For the record, it’s the only [...]
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be [...]
Introduction Early in His ministry, Jesus settled Himself on the side of a hill in the Galilean countryside. Surrounded by His growing congregation, He re-wrote our understanding of all scripture. This discourse consists of some of the richest and deepest words ever spoken. Most every religion in the world recognizes Jesus a great teacher. We [...]
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. - Hebrews 2:17 There’s a word you don’t hear every day. [Disclaimer - we’re going to get a [...]
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. - Hebrews 2:17 Wally Fry, a blogging compadre, has nearly daily posts called “Just a Thought,” brief, pithy, [...]