HEBREWS 9:1-14 SERVING THE LIVING GOD VERSUS DEAD WORKS WITH A CLEAN CONSCIENCE

 "NOW EVEN the first covenant had its own rules and regulations for divine worship, and it had a sanctuary [but one] of this world."  Of this world simply means that it was made from earthly materials by man and that … Continue reading

HEBREWS 8:6-13; EZEKIAL 36:22-36 “I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.”

"I WILL MAKE A NEW COVENANT WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AND WITH THE HOUSE OF JUDAH.  IT WILL NOT BE LIKE THE COVENANT I MADE WITH THEIR FOREFATHERS." "These are the numbers of the men armed for battle who … Continue reading

HEBREWS 7 JESUS – THE SUPERIOR PRIEST IN A SUPERIOR SANCTUARY WITH A SUPERIOR COVENANT

  HEBREWS 7:25-8:7 The book of Hebrews ties the OT and NT together like no other book in the Bible. Under the old covenant the priesthood was the most central point, because the priest (mediator) under the Mosaic Law brought … Continue reading

HEBREWS 7 JESUS THE KING-PRIEST ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK

  Interpreting and applying Hebrews 7 and the passages related to it (Gen. 14:17-20; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Zechariah 6:9-15) is difficult but yields a rich message of hope and blessing leading us to even greater praise … Continue reading

STATE OF THE MINISTRY

July 2010 Dear Friends The State of the Ministry gives an overall view of the ministry and the various venues of ministry the Lord has called us into. Please pray about partnering with us (See page 2). ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING                                              … Continue reading

HEBREWS 6 SUMMARY FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE PART II

Without faith in the one true God our hopes are false, fleeting and will let us down sooner of later (maybe on our death bed). True faith (in God) comes from reading and reviewing God acting in history (Rom. 10:17- … Continue reading

HEBREWS 6:9- 6:20 “WE HAVE THIS HOPE AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL”

  These Christians (and many were Jewish Christians) were being persecuted for their faith (see Heb. 10:32-34) and were tempted to go back to Judaism and drop out of the faith race, so the “coach” (the human author of Hebrews) … Continue reading

HEBREWS 5:10-6:12 DANGER!!! DRIFITING > DOUBTING> DULLING – TO THE POINT OF NO RETURN

  THE POINT OF NO RETURN – Disqualified for further service (See 1 Cor. 9:24- 27) – "It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading

THE CHURCH AT SARDIS “WAKE UP, O SLEEPER, RISE FROM THE DEAD.” REVELATION 3:16

 June 2010 Dear Friends, "To the angel o f the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of … Continue reading

HEBREWS 5:10-6:3 DANGER!!! DRIFTING > DOUBTING > DULLING – NO!!! “LET US PRESS ON TO MATURITY”

“(Jesus) was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. Concerning him (and His priesthood) we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing (due to moral laxness … Continue reading

HEBREWS 5:1-10 JESUS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST – SELECTED BY GOD FROM AMONG MEN, SYMPATHETIC WITH MAN, AND SACRIFICED HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS

  The writer of Hebrews is writing to Jewish believers in Jesus who are being persecuted for their faith and tempted to revert back to Judaism and exhorting them to press on to maturity in Christ.  Likewise, the world, the … Continue reading

HEBREWS 4:14-16 WHAT A PRIVILEGE TO CARRY EVERYTHING TO GOD IN PRAYER: JESUS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST

 "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, … Continue reading

HEBREWS 4:1-16 ARE YOU TIRED AND STRESSED? FIND THE “RESTS” THAT COME ONLY FROM GOD

 Our last lesson from chapter 3:7-16 spoke of a believer losing God's promised rest (not salvation) through hardening his heart by disobeying His Word and chapter four continues this by showing us how to receive His rest. Two kinds of … Continue reading

THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS & TEACHINGS – REVELATION 2:18-29

May 2010 Dear Friends,  "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. I know your deeds, your love … Continue reading

HEBREWS 3:7 -15 THE WARNING AGAINST PRESUMPTUOUS SIN AND THE DECEIPTFULNESS OF SIN AND GOD’S PROVISION TO AVOID BOTH

  This is the second warning of five (see 2:1 for first- drifting because of neglect of God's Word) to these Jewish believers to exhort them to remain faithful to the end so they may experience the "rest" of salvation … Continue reading

HEBREW 3:1-6 “CONSIDER JESUS” – MOSES BROUGHT THE LAW AND TEMPORAL DELIVERANCE; JESUS CAME WITH GRACE AND ETERNAL DELIVERANCE

"SO THEN, brethren, consecrated and set apart for God, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest Whom we confessed [as ours when we embraced the Christian faith]." After only two chapters … Continue reading

HEBREWS 2:9-18 WHY AND HOW JESUS RESTORED THE DESTINY AND DIGNITY OF MAN

  The writer of Hebrews continues to show how Jesus is better than angels and especially since Jesus became a man. Mankind suffers and dies and angels don't suffer or die, so how can Jesus be better than angels? The … Continue reading

HEBREWS 2:5-18 THE DESTINY AND DIGNITY OF MAN RESTORED THROUGH JESUS

 "It is not angels who will control (rule over) the future world we are talking about" (Heb 2:5 NLT). The writer of Hebrews continues his argument that Jesus is superior to angels (which some OT saints exalted above Christ) and … Continue reading

THE CHURCH AT PERGAMUM – THE BIG LIE ABOUT SEX -REVELATION 2:12-16

Dear Friends, "I know where you live-where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death … Continue reading

HEBREWS 2:1-4 FIRST WARNING: “DO NOT DRIFT”

 The problem seen in the book of Hebrews: Jewish Christians were digressing in following Jesus as Lord because of persecution and going from drifting (2:1-4), to doubting/unbelief (3:7-4:13), to dulling (5:11-6:20), to drawing back (10:26-39) to denying/refusing Him (Heb. 12:25-29). … Continue reading