How many times have you assumed a role of responsibility – because of your “rights” or your experience or your education or your demanding personality? Consider this, not one of those “reasons” reveal humility; instead, they reveal your pride. No one takes the honor of being called and appointed to the office of high priest, […]
Many Christian denominations do not have priests today. Some do. The important point is – those who lead denominations and churches and congregations – are to be called and appointed by God. God’s call…God’s appointment…for leaders is crucial. People in leadership positions are not to be self-appointed. They are not to depend on others […]
The prayer of the week is based on Proverbs 2:6-8 You, O Lord, give wisdom to all who seek You. From Your mouth comes knowledge and understanding. You store up sound wisdom for those who walk with You by faith in Your Son, Jesus. You are my shield and I trust You to strengthen me […]
The Priesthood of Christ is important, very important. Christ Jesus is the High Priest appointed and called by God the Father. He is the ultimate and highest Priest between God and sinful people (that’s you and me). Jesus entered heaven after His resurrection and ascension as the High Priest. (NASB) Hebrews 2:17 “Therefore, He […]
Where do you turn for help in living day after day? Too many times, we turn to ourselves – and that is never enough help. Too many times, we turn to others for help; and they also, are never enough. To whom do you turn for help in the pressures of living? (NASB) Hebrews […]
Followers of Christ ~ Good News! We have a High Priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses and the assaults of temptations! Why? Because He has been tempted in all things as we are tempted, yet He was without sin! (Hebrews 4:15) Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit (fully God) and birthed by […]
Jesus, the Son of God, holds the office and position of High Priest. He has earned that position by what He has done ~ He died on a cross. He took all of your sins, all of them as if they were His sins when He suffered and died in your place. The […]
The reality of God’s word is that it is living, active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Hebrews 4:12) (NASB) Hebrews 4:13 “And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.” God Himself Astounding thought […]
What is the work of God’s word? (NASB) Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” God’s […]
The prayer of the week is based on Hebrews 10:23 I pray to You, the living God of the Holy Bible…You offer hope, the living hope of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. He provides salvation to all who believe that He died for their sins and was resurrected to physical life. Help me today […]