Hebrews 13

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

– Hebrews 13:8

Nine simple words that bring such peace. He never changes! He is gracious and will always be gracious. He is loving and will never change. He is faithful and will remain faithful still. You can trust in Him, because is the same yesterday, today and forever.

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Hebrews 12

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looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

– Hebrews 12:2

Fix your focus upon Jesus! He endured profound suffering, beyond anything we can fully comprehend, to secure our salvation. The difficulties of this life become more bearable when I realize (1) the suffering He endured for me and (2) the promise I have received as a result of it.

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Hebrews 11

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Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

– Hebrews 11:1 NIV

I heard a preacher quote Hebrews 11:1 from the New International Version recently and it caught my attention. I’ve always loved the New King James translation of this verse: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” But the NIV really jumped out to me. “Faith is confidence in what we hope for.” Though we may not see God and have no physical proof of heaven, faith is the very confidence we have in Him and His promised heaven. It may seem like a blind faith to some, but it is not an unreasonable faith. God has shown Himself faithful, therefore I have confident hope and assurance in His faithfulness.

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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Hebrews 10

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Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

– Hebrews 10:23

The mediator (Jesus) of the better covenant has promised us salvation, through the offering of Himself as our sacrifice on the cross. Let us therefore hold fast without wavering to the hope that we have in Jesus, because He is the faithful High Priest.

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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Hebrews 9

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so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.

– Hebrews 9:28

Jesus is the arbiter of a better covenant than that which the Old Testament priests mediated. He offered Himself once to deal with all sin at all time. Therefore, through Him (alone) is salvation.

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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Hebrews 8

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Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,

– Hebrews 8:1

In Hebrews 7 the author jumped into the topic of the priesthood of Melchizedek. Much has been written and said about Melchizedek and often the focus is upon Melchizedek the person in Genesis 14. But The author of Hebrews reminds us here that the priesthood is more important than the person. “This is the main point!” Jesus is our High Priest. He has a greater priesthood than that of the law. therefore He is able to mediate a better covenant than that of the Levitical priests.

Though it may not make perfect sense, I can tell you for sure, it’s good news! Jesus is a much better priest, and the only one that is needed.

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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Hebrews 7

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For He testifies: “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.”

– Hebrews 7:17

Hebrews 7 delves into one of the truly challenging texts of the Bible, one that has sparked all kinds of debate and countless commentary, and even entire books on the subject. But when reading through Hebrews 7 and studying texts surrounding Melchizedek, I think it is important to recognize that the person of Melchizedek is less important than the priesthood of Melchizedek. For Jesus is the ultimate focal point of the priesthood of Melchizedek.

Who was Melchizedek in Genesis 14? I certainly have my opinions and views. But more important than that is that Jesus is our high priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek of old.

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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Hebrews 6

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For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

– Hebrews 6:10

God remembers. Well, He chooses to forget our since, once repented of. But he remembers and will reward our acts of service, kindness and love as we minister to one another.

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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Hebrews 5

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For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

– Hebrews 5:12-14

Hebrews 4 grandly declared that the Word of God (the Scriptures) is living and powerful. Here the same Word is referred to as “the Word of Righteousness,” and it is seen as that which we need for nourishment and growth as followers of Jesus. It is both the milk and solid food that we need to grow thereby. Additionally, it is expected that as we exercise ourselves by the use of the Word of Righteousness we will be ready to discern good and evil, as well as instruct others to do the same.

How skilled are you in the scriptures?

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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Hebrews 4

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For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

– Hebrews 4:12

This verse is a favorite of many. It is a potent reminder of the power and effectiveness of the Scriptures.

There is a growing debate in our nation surrounding the Bible and it’s place in modern life. This debate has been going for many years, but it seems to intensify with each passing day. Today our culture is raging against the veracity of the Bible. “How could you possibly believe and hold to an ancient work such as the Bible, which is in such clear opposition to those things that our culture has now determined are right, true, acceptable, and normal?” This is the (loud) argument of our day.

Our culture says same-sex marriage is a valid union for consenting adults. The Scriptures say otherwise. The culture says any and all sexual expression is permissible for consenting adults. The Scriptures say otherwise. The culture says abortion on demand and no-fault divorce are acceptable and right. The Scriptures say otherwise. The culture says that gender is a meaningless construct of society. The Scriptures say otherwise. The culture says, “We don’t like the Bible, it doesn’t fit within our modern life.” And in one sense, that’s true. The Bible doesn’t fit with the lifestyles of many moderns, because the living and powerful Word of God cuts deep, exposing the lostness and depravity of our fallen and sinful hearts.

Once again the Bible is proven true… it is living and powerful and sharp, and it does cut deep, sometimes in a very painful way.

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

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