Author Archives: L. Lyden

Hope grows faith “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”  Hebrews 11:6 Have you ever heard anyone say, “Well, don’t get your hopes up”?  Did you know that is aContinue reading “April 30, 2021”

Creative words By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible (God’s words).  Hebrews 11:3 I always heard that God made all of creation out of nothing.  That some how things just started appearing, andContinue reading “April 29, 2021”

Live by faith Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul (heart) has no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38 I remember the time this verse actually made sense to me.  I had always thought it was a “no brainer” before that.  Of course the just live by faith, thatContinue reading “April 28, 2021”

Stay close to the Shepherd And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.  Hebrews 10:24-25 So there I was, justContinue reading “April 27, 2021”

Saved by God’s grace But in those sacrifices, there is a reminder of sins every year.  Hebrew 10:3 Reminders.  They are good, especially if you need to remember something important like, anniversaries and birthdays.  Many people keep a calendar of important dates to remember and other keep a schedule to keep track of meetings andContinue reading “April 24, 2021”

Total remission And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.  Hebrews 9:22 Remission.  It’s not a word that is frequently used.  However, probably the most common use of the word is when cancer goes into remission in a person.  It is inContinue reading “April 23, 2021”

God’s living will Now when someone leaves a will, it is necessary to prove that the person who made it is dead. The will goes into effect only after the person’s death. While the person who made it is still alive, the will cannot be put into effect.  Hebrews 9:16 & 17 A few years ago myContinue reading “April 22, 2021”

Not about rules It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the conscience— concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.  Hebrews 9:9 & 10 How differentContinue reading “April 20, 2021”

The Holiest of All Behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All. Hebrews 9:3 As I read through the first section of Hebrews chapter 9, I can see such a clear picture of how the old testament tabernacle represented the people of Israel’s relationship with God.  TheyContinue reading “April 19, 2021”

  Remember no more “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Hebrews 8: 12 Can God forget something?  Can the God and Creator of the universe Who knows all things, has all power and is everywhere present, not remember all things too?  AccordingContinue reading “April 18, 2021”