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Before beginning our study of the Gospel of Matthew in December, we are going to spend a few weeks in the Psalms, and we’ll return to the Psalms periodically in the future. Let me give you a little information about the Psalms. FACTS ABOUT THE PSALMS . • There are 150 Psalms in both the Jewish and Christian…
INTRODUCTION Hebrews comes to a close by commanding us to maturity in Christ. Spiritual maturity is really the aim of all of Scripture: 28 [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. ( Colossians 1:28 , ESV) As we saw in…
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS PART ONE ( Hebrews 13:1-9 ) INTRODUCTION . People often say that theology is hard, but theology is nothing compared to actually living like a Christ-follower. It’s all too easy to be a functional hypocrite, confessing biblical truth, but living as though that truth didn’t exist. Well,…
Our text this morning is Hebrews 12:14-17 , 14 Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; 16 that there be no immoral…
INTRODUCTION The letter to the Hebrews is focused on the supremacy of Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, High Priest, and Mediator. The aim of the letter is to urge all Christians to trust in Jesus alone for salvation, especially those Christians with a religious background that would emphasize their own…
MOSES PART ONE EXODUS 2:1-10 . Moses was born during a time when the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were suffering terrible slavery in Egypt. The Pharaoh had ordered that newborn Hebrew boys be drowned in the Nile, but by God's providence, Moses' parents hid him for three months. When it become…
INTRODUCTION This morning we continue in Hebrews 11 , looking at historical case studies of real people who trusted in God. We come this morning to Hebrews 11:22 : 22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. ( Hebrews…
Isaac This morning we come to Hebrews 11:20 , a very brief statement, indeed: 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come. ( Hebrews 11:20 ) That’s a simple statement; Isaac, the good father, blesses his sons. That is, unless you are familiar with the story where Isaac blesses…
Message Abraham: Part Two INTRODUCTION ABRAHAM IN GENESIS 22:1-14 - GOD’S TEST 1 Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer…
Introduction So far in Hebrews 11 we’ve read about five people whose faith in God is an example. Abel’s faith teaches us how to approach God . We come to God on HIS terms, which means in faith, and with the sacrifice that He requires. As Abel brought a lamb, we come under the blood of Jesus Christ. Enoch’s…
This morning we continue in the 11th chapter of Hebrews, with the faith of Sarah. We’re going to begin in Genesis, in order to gain better understanding of what the Spirit of God is telling us in Hebrews. Let’s turn to Genesis 11 . Sarah in Genesis Before we begin, let me say that for the sake of simplicity…
The Twin Rails Of Faith INTRODUCTION Today we are launching into Hebrews 11 , sometimes called “the hall of faith.” Hebrews 11 refers to a number of men and women in the Bible who believed God: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses’ parents, Moses, the people of Israel, Rahab.…
INTRODUCTION We’ve seen in the first 10 chapters of Hebrews that Jesus Christ is superior in every way: The superior Revelation ( Hebrews 1:1-2 ; 4:12-13 ). The superior Person ( Hebrews 1:3-14 ). The superior Man ( Hebrews 1:9-13 ). The superior High Priest ( Hebrews 3:1-6 ; 4:14-16 ; 5:5-10 ; 7:23-28…
Introduction Let’s turn in our Bibles to Hebrews 10:19-25 . READ It’s always helpful to review and get the context clear. As we saw in Hebrews 10:19-20 , we have confidence that Jesus has opened up a new and living way for us to enter the holy place. He did this by His blood, shed on the cross for us.…
Introduction Let’s turn in our Bibles to Hebrews 10:19-25 . This morning we are going to focus on verse 23. “Let us hold fast” is another way of saying “let us not change.” What can we say about change? Change Change is often good. Change is often good. Babies grow up, start walking, start talking, go…
Let’s turn in our Bibles to Hebrews 10:1-18 . 1 For the Law, since it has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the very form of things, can never, by the same sacrifices which they offer continually year by year, make perfect those who draw near. 2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased to…
Palm Sunday - The Coming King - John 12:12-19 Jesus fulfilled prophecy when He entered Jerusalem, and the crowds saw it with their own eyes. They even shouted out praise to Him: "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" But they didn't understand what those words really meant. This morning we'll…
A Place of Provision (3-31-19) Hebrews 9:1-7 1 Now even the first covenant had regulations of divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For there was a tabernacle prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the sacred bread; this is called the holy place. 3 Behind the second…
Hebrews 9:1-7 Let’s turn in our Bibles to Hebrews 9:1-7 . 1 Now even the first covenant had regulations of divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For there was a tabernacle prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the sacred bread; this is called the holy place. 3 Behind…
Last week we began a two-part study of Mark 4:26-29 , laying a foundation for evangelism. Mark 4:26–29 (NASB95): 26 And He was saying, “The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; 27 and he goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts and grows—how, he himself does…
This morning we’re going to take a break from our study in Hebrews, and look at the topic of evangelism. In a way, talking about evangelism is a lot like doing evangelism: · There is no perfect place to start; · There is no one text that lays it all out; · There is no one method that has to be followed.…
Would you turn in your Bible to Hebrews 4:14-16 , and let’s ask the Lord’s blessing upon our time. Let’s review a little bit. Hebrews 1:1-3:6 give us a clear statement of Jesus’ surpassing glory and ministry. Hebrews 3:7-4:13 contains a serious caution not to reject Christ, or to simply come part-way,…
Introduction What does Jesus do for us? That isn’t a simple question; in fact, it takes the whole Bible to answer it. The book of Hebrews was written to explain why we should remain faithful to the Lord, and a large part of the explanation has to do with what He has accomplished for us. Hebrews 1 begins…
And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent…