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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”

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”