The living God of the Bible tells us that every priest who stood and ministered every day in obedience to the Law of Moses could never take away anyone’s sins. Even though they sacrificed animals’ blood, it was never enough. (Hebrews 10:11) In contrast, Messiah, God’s Anointed One ~ offered one sacrifice…just one. […]
When a light is behind an object it casts or throws a shadow. The shadow reveals that something is there…it does not reveal color or sound or the details of shape…it vaguely reveals…something. That is what the Law of Moses did (and does). The Law does not reveal the details of the real thing […]
Going on vacation, celebrating a meaningful holiday, visiting with a beloved friend or relative…for any of these you wait patiently and eagerly anticipating a wonderful time. Are you patiently, eagerly, constantly and consciously waiting on the return of Jesus Christ? Are you waiting with that kind of anticipation? Consider with me what Christ did […]
The prayer of the week is based on 1 John 2:12 God of the Bible…to You I pray…Your work through Your Son’s life, death and resurrection is for my good. Thank You! When I receive Christ Jesus as my Savior I become Your child. Incredible adoption! Thank You. When I receive Jesus into my life, […]
In Hebrews 9:14, we learn that Christ Jesus’ own sinless blood was offered to God the Father through the eternal Holy Spirit. Why? So your conscience and mine could be cleansed from dead works, so we can serve the living God. In Hebrews 9:15, we learn that Jesus is the mediator of the new […]
Whenever “For this reason” or “Therefore” is used in God’s word – we must go back to the last verse or verses to find out the reason for the next statement. (NASB) Hebrews 9:15 “For this reason…” Christ offered His blood through the eternal Spirit to the Father. Christ Jesus was without sin; […]
Today, a blood sacrifice sounds gruesome. In the Old Testament, God used the blood sacrifice of specific animals as a way of explaining what Jesus would do on the cross. Last Sunday, all Christendom celebrated the resurrection of Jesus after He died on the cross outside the walls of Jerusalem. Jesus entered the greater […]
What did the living God of the Bible do to help us understand Messiah? He gave us living “pictures” or examples of the heavenly reality. We can better understand the significance of the work of the Lord Jesus Christ and His death on the cross because of those “pictures.” Picture: The earthly tabernacle built […]
The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 33:18-21 How great You are, O holy God of the Bible. Your word is written so each person may know You. We can know that Your eye is upon all who fear You with reverential respect and worship. All who hope in You will not […]
Whenever we read – anything – there is usually a history behind it that is helpful in understanding what we are reading. A brief history about the Temple in Jerusalem helps us understand the letter to the Hebrews. It was probably written between 67- 69 AD. It had to have been written before 70 […]