Category Archives: Hebrews

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” (1 Peter 2:9, KJV 1900) On the last post, I looked at Jesus as an eternal king priest, after theContinue reading “Royal Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9)”

1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King ofContinue reading “The Priest King (Hebrews 7:1-4)”

1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King ofContinue reading “Validated as Priest (Hebrews 7:1-4)”

“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.” (Hebrews 6:19–20, KJV 1900) Years ago, I purchased a 16-foot 1959 mahogany boat.Continue reading “Our Firm Anchor (Hebrews 6:19-20)”

“. . . by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” (Hebrews 6:18, ESV) The year 2020 has been a doozy. In my lifetime, I cannot remember a year like this.Continue reading “Be Steadfast (Hebrews 6:16-18)”

“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,” (Hebrews 6:13, KJV 1900) In my adult life, I have served on several courtroom juries. Every witness was sworn in. The process used to include putting your hand on a Bible and raising the right hand andContinue reading “The Greatest (Hebrews 6:13-15)”

“And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:11–12, KJV 1900) Someone asked me once, “What charged my ministerial battery?” for many ministersContinue reading “Preacher’s Desire (Hebrews 6:11-12)”

“But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” (Hebrews 6:9–10, KJV 1900) One ofContinue reading “Labors Not in Vain (Hebrews 6:9-10)”

“For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.” (Hebrews 6:7–8, KJV 1900) If thereContinue reading “Soil’s Yield (Hebrews 6:7-8)”

“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened . . . If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.” (Hebrews 6:4–6, KJV 1900) Often in families, there is a severe division between members.Continue reading “The Apostate (Hebrews 6:6)”