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We’re nearing the climax of our journey through Hebrews 1. We’ve seen Christ as heir, Creator, glory, express image, and sustainer—each truth building toward this moment. Now we arrive at what may be the most personally impactful declaration in Scripture: “by Himself He purged our sins.” Two words stand out with nuclear force: “by Himself.” Not “with our assistance.” Not “after we proved…
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We’re at the midpoint of our journey through Hebrews 1:2b-3, and the truths are mounting like waves. Jesus is the heir—He owns everything. He’s the Creator—He made everything. He’s the brightness of glory—He reveals God. He’s the express image—He shows us exactly what God is like. Each truth builds on the last, and now we encounter something that should change how we face every single day: Jesus…
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Our journey through Hebrews is building revelation upon revelation. Jesus is the heir who owns all things—calling us to surrender ownership. He’s the Creator who made all things—establishing His authority over reality. He’s the brightness of God’s glory—shining forth what God is like. Now, in the fourth movement of this symphony, we encounter perhaps the most intimate revelation of all: Jesus is…
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We’ve been on a journey of discovery. First, we encountered Jesus as the heir of all things—the rightful owner of creation who calls us from autonomy to stewardship. Then we met Him as Creator of the worlds—the divine architect who stands outside creation with absolute authority. But ownership and creation still leave a question unanswered: Who is this Christ, really? What is His essential nature?
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Last week, we discovered a truth that shook the foundations of our autonomy—Jesus Christ is the appointed heir of all things. Ownership isn’t up for negotiation; it was settled before creation began. But as we release our grip on ownership and embrace our calling as stewards, another question emerges: Who exactly is this heir we’re surrendering to? The answer takes us beyond anything we could…
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Hebrews 1:1-2 (NKJV) “1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds “ There’s a moment that comes to every person—usually in the middle of the night when sleep won’t come, or during a crisis when control slips through…
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He was the most successful man in a church—corner office in a Fortune 500 company, vacation home in Aspen, kids in private schools. The kind of success our culture applauds and many Christians quietly envy. Then one Sunday, during a testimony time, he stood up and said something that made half the room uncomfortable. “I’ve been lying to myself,” he began. “I’ve been trying to build a life here…
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The ultrasound screen was empty. Again. Five years of trying, three miscarriages, and now this—another month, another disappointment. I watched tears stream down her face as she whispered, “I don’t know how much longer I can keep believing.” I understood. Because the cruelest test of faith isn’t whether we believe God can do something. It’s whether we’ll keep believing when years pass…
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Twenty-three years with the same company, a corner office with her name on the door, and a retirement package most people only dream about. “I know it doesn’t make sense,” she said, her eyes both terrified and alive. “But I finally understand—I was never supposed to get comfortable here.” She had been reading Hebrews 11. “These all died in faith, not having received the promises…
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For the past two weeks, we’ve been on a journey of identity discovery. In our first article, we explored how Christ’s blood both washes and crowns us, establishing the foundation of our transformation. Last week, we dove deep into what it means to live as kings, exercising authority over our inner world, our immediate sphere, and spiritual opposition. Today, we complete the picture by exploring…
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There are some verses in Scripture that feel too deep for words—truths so vast that they seem to stretch from eternity past to eternity future. Hebrews 12:2 is certainly one of them. Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, chose the path of suffering. He embraced the pain. He submitted to the cross. But why? The writer to the Hebrews tells us: “for the joy that was set before him.”…
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What makes a marriage work is not simply love, compatibility, or even shared history. It is the ongoing decision by both husband and wife to write the same page—together. The strength of a relationship is not found in one person carrying the story or forcing the plot. Marriage is a co-authored narrative, and the page they write becomes the home they live in. Many couples are unknowingly…
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Because I dwell in the shelter of the Most High, I remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no enemy can withstand. The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust with great confidence, and on whom I rely. He will save me from the snare of the fowler and from deadly pestilence. He will cover me and completely protect me with His pinions…
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Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your divine guidance and direction in every step we take. Lord, we desire to move in accordance with Your will, aligning our actions and decisions with Your purpose for our lives. Grant us the resources we need, Lord—wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and the passion to pursue the call You have placed on our hearts.
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The Bible is not merely a collection of moral teachings, historical accounts, or spiritual aphorisms. It is, at its core, a unified story that culminates in the person and work of Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, the thread of redemption through Christ is woven intricately through every book. In the Old Testament, Christ is present in types and shadows. Consider the story of…
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In our pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding, we often encounter teachings and messages that claim to be from God. They may sound holy, polished, prophetic, and anointed. Yet, it is crucial to discern whether Heaven has truly sanctioned these messages. As believers, we must remember: if heaven has not sanctioned it, it is NOT of God. It is easy to be swayed by eloquent words and…
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We proudly rejoiced as our brothers perished in sin. We deemed our sins better than theirs. We concluded they deserved such an end for their wickedness. In our rejoicing, we heard a sobbing voice—God grieving over His sons and daughters. In our reasoning, we thought He grieved only for those who perished. Yet the truth was, He grieved even for us who rejoiced. The perishing of another…
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Concerning prayer! Man ought to pray always, however, prayer does not come naturally. Therefore, it is by the enabling grace of God that we must, as the disciples did, ask our God with all humbleness and humility; LORD TEACH US HOW TO PRAY! Asking for this learning does not mean […]
Bossed the audition. Lead role saint. Costumed for the part. The right shade of holy. Ready for my close up. Play church. Break a leg
She wasn't a miscreant. She was on the front lines. Scrubs, face masks and gloves. Today her Sunday best. The church is closed
And His disciples ASKED Him, saying, “Rabbi, WHO SINNED, this man or his parents, that he WAS BORN BLIND?” John 9:2 NKJV Condition Blindness Opinion – Cause Sin Contemplation Have you ever considered what our “who sinned” question in the present day? Observation What denomination do they belong to? What […]
In this season of life the Lord will show himself mighty on our behalf by giving us peace in the midst of it all. I have purposed to rest it all on him and his promises toward us. He will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on […]
To cover their nakedness they sewed leaves and to hide from his presence they went among the trees.
One may have in his possession wisdom - such as the word of God - but the thought processes he applies to it evidences his foolishness.
What God has called foolishness will always be foolishness. What he has classed as wisdom will always be wisdom.
Gifts are designed to be used in the earth and to serve in the context of the earth. Your prophetic gift is needed by heaven, not in heaven but here on earth
What is the cost of selling your soul to be an agent of misery for another. Why avail yourself to foolishness by offering sacrifices to the god of the age.
Cycles of revival come to correct doctrines and practices that have exalted themselves as true doctrines and godly practices. This starts a new move and the raising up of new leaders for the movements. Many that are celebrated but refuse to let go of what they know and embrace what […]