"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that openly profess his name." Hebrews 13:15 As the author of Hebrews closes out this letter, he gives some final advice. One of these is to continue to offer praise to God. The entire book looks at who Jesus... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 9:14 A Greater Cleansing
"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" Hebrews 9:14 Throughout the Old Testament high priests had to offer goats and other animals as a sacrifice for... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 6:1-2 Moving Beyond The Beginning
"Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment." Hebrews 6:1-2 After pointing... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 5:11 Refusing To Understand
"We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand." Hebrews 5:11 After talking about Jesus being submissive and praying a lot, the author has a sharp rebuke for the people. He states that he wants to say a lot more,... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 4:1 Don’t Fall Short
"Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it." Hebrews 4:1 In the Old Testament God had planned for the Israelites to enter rest in the land He was giving them. Since many did not follow His commands... Continue Reading →
