That’s why having a “great high priest,” a mediator who is perfect and does not fall short – yet still, as a man, understands what people face – is extraordinarily comforting. We know he was tempted — three of the Gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) tell us how, after his baptism, Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and ......

This causes us to ponder the concept of a veil on a wedding day. It is the bride who wears the veil. We the church, are veiled to physically seeing the face of God, however Jesus has unveiled our faces to see His glory. Our Groom has removed the barrier between us, and one day we will experience this truth in full. “And we all, who w......

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What does Hebrews chapter 11 mean?Hebrews chapter 11 dives deeply into the writer's application of all the information given so far. Chapter 10 ended with both a warning and a word of encouragement. That encouragement specifically referred to "those who have faith," in contrast to "those who shrink back" (Hebrews 10:39) Here, in this......

Dictionaries :: Hebrews, Epistle ToEaston's Bible DictionaryHebrews, Epistle To: (1.) Its canonicity. All the results of critical and historical research to which this epistle has been specially subjected abundantly vindicate its right to a place in the New Testament canon among the other inspired books. (2.) Its authorship. A ......

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Continue to reflect and pray through these questions throughout your week.WEEK 6The Anointed SonPray that God would reveal His anointed Son to you.Read Heb 1:1-4.  Reflect on 1:7-12 and answer the following questions:The author quotes Psa 104:4 in 1:7—Read Psa 104. What does this passage tell us about angels?The author quotes Psa 45:......

The Word of God acts as a mirror by giving us an accurate picture of who we really are (James 1:22-25). Once we see that image, God can begin to change us into what we really ought to be. So dig into His Word to experience both the sobering reality of your own condition as well as the healing forgiveness that you need to walk with Go......

What does Hebrews chapter 6 mean?Hebrews chapter 6 represents a high point in the letter. At the end of chapter 5, the author began another warning about the danger of rejecting the gospel in favor of a more culture-friendly faith. Specifically, this work is directed to persecuted Jewish Christians. Many such believers felt pressure ......

RuleRelationshipWe were created for shalom. It’s symbolized in the beautiful garden which humanity was place in. This is the land of promises. It’s what the Sabbath is pointing to. It’s being home. We were created for this.We were also created to work and keep the garden. This means God gave us a purpose and something to do. Humanity......