Hebrews 11:23-31Faith that defies fear. (v. 23)What would you do differently this week if you truly feared God more than man?Faith that defies temptation. (vv. 24-26)He RefusedHe ChoseHe RegardedFaith doesn’t just say “no” to sin; it says “yes” to something better. Where are your eyes fixed today?Faith that defies uncertainty. (vv. 27-28)The world tells you to “see it to believe it.” God calls you...  Read More

Hebrews 11:8-22By Faith: When You Can’t See The Road AheadBy Faith: Following Without the Full Details. (vv. 8-10)Genesis 15:1, “I am your shield, your very great reward.”Genesis 15:6, “Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.”By Faith: Believing Beyond Human Limits. (vv. 11-12)Faith says, “God is able.”Faith says, “God can, but even if he doesn't."By Faith: Hold on to ...  Read More

Hebrews 11:1-7I. Faith Defined. (1) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.The Old Testament example (2).They looked forward in the future a coming blessing of the Lord and ultimately the coming Messiah in Faith.Application: Study these imperfect examples, knowing the power of God and our future comes from knowing Him ! When was the last time you spent ti...  Read More

Hebrews 10:26-39The Warning: There is No Other Salvation. (Vv. 26-31)The Danger. (26-27)A Greater Punishment than the Old Covenant (28-31)Trampling the Son of God underfoot - rejecting Christ.Profaning the blood of the covenant. Insulting the Spirit of Grace.The Encouragement: Persevere in Faith (Vv. 32-39)Remember Your Past Endurance. (32-34)Hold Firm to Your Confidence. (35-36)Live by Faith, Not...  Read More

The natural and supernatural converged to roll back the stone, and everything changed! Matthew 28:1-4, Hebrews 10:192 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Mt. 28:2He is Risen! Matthew 28:5-6, Hebrews 10:20He is not here; he has risen. Mt. 28:6aAPPLICATION: Since Jesus is risen, you can . . .Share...  Read More

The inferiority of earthly lambs.The priest had to offer the lambs over and over again. Hebrews 10:1-3, 11aThey could never take away sins. Hebrews 10:4, 11bThe Superiority of the heavenly Lamb.The High Priest-King came to offer himself. Hebrews 10:5-10His offering was permanent: Once for all time! Hebrews 10:12,14He is now enthroned, waiting for all His enemies to be humbled as a footstool under ...  Read More

Both Covenants & Sanctuaries had to be purified and authorized by blood.The significance of blood.There is no forgiveness without the shedding of blood. Heb. 9:22The life is in the blood. Gen. 9:4, Leviticus 17:11The Old Covenant and sanctuary. Hebrews 9:16-22Death was required to put into effect the first covenant: Animals died in place of people.Moses sprinkled everything with blood. Ex. 24:8The...  Read More

The limitations of the Old Covenant Sanctuary: Heb. 9:1-10It was an earthly sanctuary. Hebrews 9:1It was a type pointing to something greater.  9:2-5LampstandTableGolden altar of incenseArk of the CovenantGold jar of mannaAaron’s staff that buddedThe Ten CommandmentsIt was inaccessible to the people. Heb. 9:6-7It was temporary.  Heb. 9:8Its effect was external, not internal. Heb. 9:9-10The Superio...  Read More

It has a Superior High Priest: Heb. 8:1–2His moral adequacy.  v 1His finished work.  v 1His enthronement. v. 1His supreme exaltation. vv. 1–2It Is held in a Better Place: Heb. 8:3–5The earthly priest came from Levi, Jesus came from a different order for a different sanctuary. v 3The earthly sanctuary is a mere copy and shadow of the real sanctuary where Jesus serves. V 5It Is Founded on Better Pro...  Read More

The Imperfection of the Levetical Priesthood (vv. 11-19)The Greek here—εἰ μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς Λευιτικῆς ἱερωσύνης ἦν—is a first-class condition, assuming it’s possible just to prove it’s not.Indestructible life - unending, unbreakable.The Superiority of Christ’s Eternal Priesthood (vv 20-25)The shift from past actions like “have been” to perfect (completed with ongoing results like “Lives fo...  Read More

The Uniqueness of Melchizedek:He was both King and Priest. Heb. 7:1a (Psalm 110)He blessed Abraham with sustaining gifts: bread and wine. Heb. 7:1b, (Genesis 14:18)He received tithes from Abraham. Heb. 7:2:a, 4-10His Name is significant: Heb. 7:2bHis name means “King of Righteousness.”And also “King of Peace.”His genealogy was different. He had no “beginning” or “end.”    Heb. 7:3APPLICATION:A new...  Read More

The marks of Spiritual Immaturity:Dullness towards the Word. Hebrews 5:11Inability to share. Heb. 5:12aA “baby food” diet. Heb 5:12b-13Unskillful in using the Word. Heb. 5:14The call to Spiritual Maturity:Don’t go backwards. 6 Foundational Truths of the Christian life. Heb 6:1-3RepentanceFaithBaptismLaying on of handsThe resurrection of the deadThe final judgmentGo forward: Heb 6:4-12A strong warn...  Read More