Jesus ~ Mediator

Of what is Jesus a Mediator? (NASB) Hebrews 12:24 “…Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant…” What does Jesus do as a Mediator? (NASB) 1 Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” Promise of the new covenant through the prophet Jeremiah (NASB) Jeremiah […]

An invitation we are not to refuse

You are invited to come to the living God and receive all He is preparing for you. You are invited to come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You are invited to come to where there are countless multitudes of angels and believers in the Lord Jesus Christ […]

God is the Judge of all

Since the living God is the Judge of everyone, what kind of Judge is He? (NASB) Psalm 50:6 “And the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is judge.” God is righteous ~ (NASB) Psalm 75:7 “But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.” God is sovereign ~ (NASB) Psalm 96:13 […]

A Glimpse of Heaven’s Inhabitants

  You are invited to “Come…to the heavenly Jerusalem.” Did you know you have such an invitation from God Himself? Who will you meet in heaven? (NASB) Hebrews 12:22-23 “…myriads of angels, 23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven…” Just think, you will see and meet myriads of […]

A Glimpse of the Heavenly Jerusalem

  In the past, when Moses led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery, God revealed Himself to them at Mount Horeb with an emphasis on His holiness, His awesomeness as God. [(NASB) Hebrews 12:18-21] The Lord God extends an invitation to you…the message is to “Come…” (NASB) Hebrews 12:22 “But you have come to Mount […]

God is Knowable

The living God taught His people His awesomeness, His holiness, His being God. He revealed Himself to Moses as the “I AM WHO I AM” when He called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. (Exodus 3:1-6, 14) The living God used prophets, kings, circumstances, rituals and sacrifices to reveal Himself to […]

Jesus Revealed God

 God reveals Himself to all who seek Him.  God the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, revealed God the Father through His life.  God makes Himself known. How did Jesus do that?  God the Son (Who is fully God) became Emmanuel (God with us) when He was born of a virgin.  Jesus, the Son of God […]

God Revealed His Awesomeness

  Moses, the great Law-giver of Israel approached the Almighty, majestic, awesome God with fear and trembling.  God demands respect, reverent fear and worship. We are to recognize God – God is knowable – He reveals Himself. The Israelites were led out of Egyptian slavery by Moses. They walked to Mount Horeb and there God […]

Let go of grudges.

Bitterness and resentment result in bad choices creating an unending cycle. Esau is an example of bitterness. First, Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of stew. (Genesis 25:27-34; Hebrews 12:16)  Next, Esau was denied his blessing as the firstborn by his deceitful brother, Jacob. Jacob pretended to be his brother in order to receive […]

Your choices determine your future

  Roots of bitterness (which are resentments) have causes that are hidden below the surface, below what the eye sees.  The root of bitterness has many tentacles – tiny root systems intertwining and spreading defilement and death wherever it takes hold in our lives. The root of bitterness causes delusion, defeat and death. Consider Esau: […]