Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

“For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.” (Hebrews 3:3–4, KJV 1900) One of the most noted architects in modern times isContinue reading “The House Builder (Hebrews 3:2b-4)”

“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,” (Hebrews 3:1, ESV) I read a sign once that read, “Before opening your mouth, think!” In other words, we need to put the brain in gear before we do things, say things, or plan things.Continue reading “Consider Jesus (Hebrews 3:1-2)”

“For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18, ESV) All of us have experienced temptations in our lives. Some of these are greater than others. It may have been the temptation to hold back a bit of truth when asked or perhaps toContinue reading “The Greatest Temptation (Hebrews 2:18)”

“Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.” (Hebrews 2:17, ESV) In a legal case where a plaintiff sues the defendant, the plaintiff may be awardedContinue reading “Making Appeasement (Hebrews 2:16-18)”

“For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham.” (Hebrews 2:16, ESV) Someone asked me once, “What if the fallen angels repented?” Here they were speaking of demons. We understand that God created angels as spirit beings to accomplish His purposes and to worship Him. We also understandContinue reading “Not For Angels (Hebrews 2:16)”

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” (Hebrews 2:14–15, KJVContinue reading “Our Deliverer (Hebrews 2:14-15)”

“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,” (Hebrews 2:11, KJV 1900) Many years ago, I guess in the midst of my mid-life crisis, I had the desire to have a convertible car. I found a 1977 MGBContinue reading “The Sanctifier (Hebrews 2:10-13)”

“For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.” (Hebrews 2:10, ESV) Sometimes there are things that are difficult on the earthly plain to reconcile. One of these is the mercy of God andContinue reading “Mercy and Justice (Hebrews 2:10)”

“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” (Hebrews 2:9, KJV 1900) Once upon a time, I had a great dream of being a person of prominenceContinue reading “The Roundtrip (Hebrews 2:5-9)”

“Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:1–3, ESV) I have aContinue reading “Drifting Away (Hebrews 2:1-4)”