Jesus is our Great High PriestHe has a superior Title: GREAT High Priest. Hebrews 4:14In His person: He is both God and man.In His position: He has ascended into heaven, on a throne of grace.He has a greater ordination. Heb. 5:1; 4-6He has greater compassion and sympathy. Heb.  4:15, 5:2-3, 7-8He has a superior sacrifice. Heb. 5:3; 9-14APPLICATION: Since we have such a great High Priest let us:Hol...  Read More

Hebrews 3:7-4:13The Warning: Don’t Harden Your Heart (Vv. 3:7-19) Psalm 95The Call: Strive to Enter God’s Rest (Vv. 4:1-11)The Power: God’s Word (Vv. 12-13)"If the devil can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy.” - ComerThe Response: A Personal ChallengeApplication:Create SpaceAsk the right questionsLook at the bigger pictureImagine if we truly lived in God’s rest.If we stopped striving and started...  Read More

Application: Fix your thoughts on Jesus continually. Hebrews 3:1Jesus is greater in His person. Hebrews 3:1-2Jesus is our Apostle: Represented God to men.Jesus is our High Priest: Now represents men to God.Application: Honor leadership appropriately, but recognize all leadership comes from Jesus and He gets the ultimate honor. Heb. 3:3Jesus is greater in His ministry: Hebrews 3:3-5God’s House:Mose...  Read More

Why Jesus took upon Himself a body of human flesh:His humanity enabled Him to regain man’s lost dominion. Hebrews 2:5-9When God created the first man and women, he gave them dominion over His creation. Gen. 1:26-31But mankind lost that dominion. Heb. 2:8, Gen. 3Jesus, the last Adam, regained that dominion, and today, everything is under His feet. Eph. 1:20-23His humanity enabled Him to bring many ...  Read More

Pay careful attention and do not drift away from:The Truth of the Message: The Gospel of Christ. Hebrews 2:1The Superiority of the Message:The law was delivered by angels. Heb. 2:2The Gospel was delivered by God Himself! Hebrews 2:3The Validation of the Message:Evidenced by signs, wonders, and miracles. Hebrews 2:4aContinued by gifts of the Holy Spirit within the body. Heb. 2:4bAPPLICATION: How do...  Read More

Hebrews 1:5-14Christ’s Unique Sonship (v. 5)Psalm 2:7Christ Worshipped by Angels (v. 6)Deuteronomy 32:43 (LXX)Christ’s Eternal Throne of Righteousness (vv. 7-9)Psalm 45:6-7Christ as Creator and Sustainer (vv. !0-12)Psalm 102:25-27Christ’s Exalted Authority (vv. 13-14)Psalm 110:1If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was m...  Read More

God’s Final Word: His Son JESUSJesus is God’s prophetic voice. Heb. 1:1-2a, Col. 2:3Jesus is the heir of all things. Heb. 1:2b, Rom. 8:16-17Jesus is the creator of all things. Heb. 1:2c, Col. 1:15Jesus is God’s personified glory. Heb. 1:3a, John 14:9, Exodus 33:20Jesus is God. Heb. 1:3b, 8Jesus sustains the universe by His Word. Heb. 1:3c, Col 1:17Jesus is the only way our sins are forgiven. Heb. ...  Read More

The Dual Commission of the Kingdom:THE ORIGNIAL COMMISSION to rule over the earth and make culture: Genesis 1:28Be Fruitful and increase in number: Have babiesFill the Earth: a call to civilization and culture creation.Subdue the Earth: Make the earth useful for human beings benefit and enjoymentRule: Actively partner with God in taking the world somewhere  THE GREAT COMMISSION to go and make disc...  Read More

Four Buckets of Time: redeeming the time, Eph. 5:15-16WORK: job and professional life 50 hrsROUTINE: sleep, meals, family, chores, exercise 91 hrsVEGETATION: Soc media, YouTube, gaming, TV 24 hrsSHARPENING: Learning, improving, Devo, Church 3 hrsTotal: 168 HoursCharacteristics of Sharpening: Ecclesiastes 10:10You have to stop your normal work to sharpen.Sharpening makes sparks; it can be uncomfort...  Read More

Spirit of Truth VS spirit of falsehood:Truth pivots on the incarnation, Jesus came in the flesh. Deception denies this. 1 John 4:2-3Truth has the Spirit witnessing in us, falsehood speaks from the viewpoint of the world, not the Word. 1 John 4:5-6Authentic love revealed:God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world. 1 John 1:9a NLT (John 1:1, 14; 3:16)What the gift...  Read More

God reveals himself where we are in various ways. Luke 2:8-10The Hope and Peace of the Good News, results in great joy and action! Luke 2:11-16A natural result of salvation is to share it with everyone. Luke 2:17-19However, much of the joy of your salvation will be lived out back in the mundane. Luke 2:20Baptisms:Jacob StollBrent PiesterBilli Ford NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to cel...  Read More

Luke 2:1-20Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Shalom with God. Restoration of Relationship. Romans 5:1Breaking down barriers. Ephesians 2:14Shalom with inside. Confidence in God’s sovereignty. Trust God’s character and promises. Isaiah 26:3Shalom with others. NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to prepare our hearts in hope, peace, joy...  Read More