So, why study the Book of Lamentations?  Because it reflects life itself.  I’m not sure about your life but my life rarely resolves itself as cleanly as I would like.  A life lived untouched by pain is simply not found in Scr...

The writer of Hebrews is giving us the final words of his sermon, the words his readers needed to hear and the same words we need to hear today.  Let’s see how they apply to us as we complete this study in Hebrews.    

In this episode the author of Hebrews closes his sermon with several applications that show us how to act and serve in the kingdom of God emphasizing love for others.  Do you need to do better?  

We can come to the heavenly Jerusalem because of the better covenant that was mediated through Jesus Christ.  What Jesus did permits God’s people to enter God’s presence freely and confidently.    

The Christian life can be an exhausting struggle and this episode’s passage in Hebrews successfully captures that struggle.  However, we are encouraged to continue running the race with endurance and persistent determination ...

We need to learn from those who have gone before us.  The Hall of Faith is examples set before us, specific examples for us to be ready to complete our faith journey.  

None of the people in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 were perfect.  Most were flawed in some way and did not see what had been promised.  However they demonstrated Faith in that promise and are inducted in the Hall of Faith. ...

The Hall of Faith continues with more on Abraham and Sarah.  What faithful examples does both of them demonstrate to us?  How does God use Abraham to set the example of how all people would be blest through his offspring? &nb...

The reality of the faith in this episode is hope and trust in something the world cannot see.  How was it possible that the patriarchs gained God’s approval without the shed blood of Jesus?   Follow along as we enter...

In today's episode in Hebrews 10 we have some hard and difficult passages that come with a warning.  Can people that have heard and know the gospel still deliberately and definitively reject it.  What is the result o...

The door to the very presence of God has been made wide open to believers.  Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross finished the matter of sin forever.  Through the blood of Jesus, we have boldness to enter the very presence of God.  J...

What good things were coming?  Only everything Christ did to redeem us by virtue of His life, death and resurrection!  Once and for all!

In this episode we continue in chapter 9 where we see the author of Hebrews summarizing all that has been stated to this point and making a profound point to his audience. God’s plan of salvation is made visible.  

The old covenant was held in such high regard by Israel….  Because they could see with their eyes and touch with their hands the objects of the covenant.  It was all visible and tangible – the shedding of blood for sin.  Howe...

The Mosaic covenant was anticipatory of the new covenant as God had always planned for a better covenant.  The first covenant did not fail but was insufficient by design.  

The Levitical priests had to give up the office because they died.  Christ, however, remains forever.  We have one great high priest that is Jesus Christ forever mediating for us.  Christ has accomplished everything for salva...

The author of Hebrews develops the priestly identity of Jesus as describing him as a Priest/King in the order of Melchizedek, lets see why.  

What are God's promises for all Believers?  How firm are those promises? Where do you need to place your faith and trust?  

The author of Hebrews in chapter 6 had some concerns, and that concern was that some to whom he was writing too, had sold out and abandoned the faith.  They had left the elementary gospel message about the Messiah.  What is their ...

Jesus divine nature did not exempt Him from experiencing the full reality of human suffering, but Jesus willingly submitted to the Father’s will.  Jesus therefore became the perfect mediator between God and mankind.  Yet many peop...

What was the difference between the established priesthood of Aaron and what Jesus Christ was sent to do?  What difference does that make for you?  

Scripture is the actual words of God. God's Word cuts through surface appearances and reaches into the depths of human nature.It is not we who read scripture it is scripture that reads us. 

Is there a crisis of faith in the world today?  If so, What do you think the issue is? 

The prospect of God’s judgment is terrifying.  But the gospel provides for us the assurance we need to have a right standing before God.  We are compelled to continue to hold firm to the gospel.  

In this Episode, the author of Hebrews is demonstrating that Jesus Christ is the climax of redemptive history and the fulfillment of all of God’s Old Testament promises, prophesies and intent.