Tag Archives: Hebrews

“For who were those who heard and yet rebelled? Was it not all those who left Egypt led by Moses?” (Hebrews 3:16, ESV) The author of Hebrews made a big point regarding the faithlessness of the readers’ Jewish ancestors, which kept them from entering the Promised Land. The author does not want them to makeContinue reading “Faithlessness (Hebrews 3:16-17)”

“But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” (Hebrews 3:13, KJV 1900) I mentioned in a previous post that I went through the Army Ranger School in 1973. It was one of the most demanding things that I have ever done.Continue reading “Brother’s Keeper (Hebrews 3:7-15)”

“Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.” (Hebrews 3:12, ESV) As a pastor, I have spent much time in hospitals with people who have had heart problems. One of those problems is that called “atherosclerosis,” commonly referred to asContinue reading “Heart Disease (Hebrews 3:7-15)”

“To day if ye will hear his voice, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:” (Hebrews 3:7–8, KJV 1900) I hope not to sound redundant in going through the book of Hebrews, but the author sounds this warning throughout the book. Many in his Jewish audienceContinue reading “Bad Examples (Hebrews 3:7-19)”

“But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.” (Hebrews 3:6, KJV 1900) In 1973, went through the United States Army Ranger School in Fort Benning Georgia. I knew in advance that this was goingContinue reading “True Faith (Hebrews 3:6)”

“And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; But Christ as a son over his own house” (Hebrews 3:5–6, KJV 1900) I think it was more popular years ago than today that people would have full-time maids or servantsContinue reading “Greater Position (Hebrews 3:5-6)”

“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)”