Author Archives: L. Lyden

His ministry But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.  Hebrews 8:6 I like this: a “more excellent ministry”.  Other translations say “far superior”, but what is its meaning?  Obviously, I have been struggling with this question forContinue reading “April 17, 2021”

Saved to the uttermost Therefore, He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.  Hebrews 7:25 This is for all those who think we are just getting into heaven by the skin of our teeth.  Like God in HisContinue reading “April 13, 2021”

A better hope For on the one hand there is an annulling of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness, for the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.  Hebrews 7:18-19 The law of Moses (formerContinue reading “April 12, 2021”

Receive His blessing But Melchizedek, who was not a descendant of Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham. And Melchizedek placed a blessing upon Abraham, the one who had already received the promises of God.  Hebrews 7:6 Have you ever read this passage in Galatians 3:13 – 14?  It says: Christ has redeemed us from theContinue reading “April 11, 2021”

Trust God’s Word By two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.  Hebrews 6:18 God cannot lie!  I think we all can agree on that, but what exactly does that mean?  Well,Continue reading “April 10, 2021”

Keep it up! 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 What is your labor of love?  Maybe your serve in your church?  Maybe you help out friends and neighborsContinue reading “April 9, 2021”

Bring our strengths together “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”  HebrewsContinue reading “April 8, 2021”

Spiritually mature By this time you ought to be teachers, yet you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; you have come to need milk and not solid food.  Hebrews 5:12 Are you a mature believer? Do you live every area of your life by faith in God’sContinue reading “April 7,2021”

What are you suffering from He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.  Hebrews 5:8 I always thought that I could have had a better life if I had learned how to be obedient by listening and not by the mistakes I made.  I thought that I had goneContinue reading “April 6, 2021”

He understands For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Hebrews 4:15 No matter what we go through in life, whatever test or temptation we face, we are not alone.  Our Savior knows and understands.  It’s easyContinue reading “April 5, 2021”