The following is a paraphrase of Hebrews 3:19 and Hebrews 4:1-11. The Israelites could not enter the rest God intended for them in the Promised Land because of their unbelief. (See Numbers 13:1-33, 14:1-25) God’s promise of rest is given to all. Be warned; unbelief does not allow anyone to enter God’s intended rest. […]
The word “because” means “for the reason that…; since.” It is a conjunction…it is “used to express cause or reason.” The writer of Hebrews used the word “…because…” in the following way. (NASB) Hebrews 4:2 “For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also (the Israelites when they were […]
When you read God’s word…do you believe what He is saying to you? Even when you may be uncomfortable? If you are uncomfortable…there needs to be a change in your thinking and actions and belief. To enter the rest God has for you, you must respond by obedience to Him and His words. For […]
Disobedience to God and His words is unbelief. Unbelief is: Not believing that God tells the truth. Not believing God’s warnings are for you. Not believing God’s promises have been fulfilled in the past. Not believing God’s promises are being fulfilled today. Not believing God’s promises will be fulfilled in the tomorrows. Not believing […]
The prayer of the week is based on Ephesians 5:1-2 Lord, Your word tells me to imitate You…to copy you as I follow Your example. You call me a dearly loved child…I am to imitate You…because You are my Father. You tell me to live life with love for You and for others. Why? […]
The word “therefore” is an interesting word and it is often used by the writers of the books of the Bible. The dictionary defines “therefore” as “for that reason” or “consequently.” If the word “therefore” is used in your life, this moment…what would it mean? What you choose to do today will be a […]
(NASB) Hebrews 3:12-13, 19 “Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called ‘Today,’ so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of […]
God’s Plea to “partakers of Christ.” (NASB) Hebrews 3:15 “…‘Today if you hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts, as when they provoked Me.” [Moses was called by God to lead the people of Israel out of slavery into His Promised Land. The Israelites rebelled against God after they were led out of slavery […]
(NASB) Hebrews 3:14 “For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end…” When anyone receives Christ as their Savior…life is changed, for today and for all eternity. Christ Jesus comes to live in us…we share in all He has for us. Amazing isn’t […]
Be warned! Listen! Hear God’s voice to you. He speaks through His word, the Holy Bible. He speaks through followers of Christ who use the Bible as the authority of their speech. He speaks through sound biblical teaching and songs (for the words come from Scripture.) He spoke through His Son – and He is […]