While scripture is clear that God’s elect will not drift away, the church does not have access to the list of the chosen. In order to follow the command of Hebrews 2:1-4, we must continuously guard our own hearts and exhort those around us to do the same.
Today we explore how Hebrews uses the Song of Moses and the Psalms to remind its readers of the supremacy of the Son.
Why is it that we are so quick to embrace imminent, apocalyptic destruction? Why has every generation since the writing of the New Testament asserted that they would be the last? Today we explore what the writers of the New Testament meant by “the last days.” We are not living in the “last days”, but we may be living in the “last days”…
Paul opens his letter by answering the central question “Who is this Jesus?” A distinction is drawn between his identity and his earthly ministry. Prior to his life on earth, He is the Maker, the Glory of God, and the Upholder. As a consequence of his earthly ministry, He also assumes the titles of Prophet, Priest, and King.
Just as the “Aha!” moment of the detective story shows the true importance of the previously unintelligible details, the coming of Jesus revealed the full meaning of the Old Testament.
The overarching theme of the book of Hebrews is the necessity of perseverance. We must continue in the things we have learned. We must cling to Christ and serve Him. We dare not presume on His grace but daily entreat Him for strength and faith to trust His promises and lay hold of the prize for which Christ laid hold of us.
When faced with deep distress, the Shunammite woman models how we should seek help from those who can truly solve our problems. Rather than spilling her frustrations to those around her, she kept her composure and restrained from gossiping about her situation.
The backlash following Dan Cathy’s (president of Chick-Fil-A) anti-gay marriage statement reveals the need for a strong stance against sexual immorality in our time. Leviticus 18 warned Israel to avoid similar perversions practiced by neighboring nations. The critical issue was–and is–who has the authority to say what is and is not acceptable in the arena of sexuality?
