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HEBREWS 6:1–3 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God (Hebrews 6:1). The author of Hebrews now tells his congregation that they should leave behind the elementary teachings and press on … Continue reading “OUTGROWING THE ABCS”

HEBREWS 6:4–8 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened … if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance (Hebrews 6:4–6). The last two “elementary things” the author mentions are the resurrection from the dead, which establishes that Jesus has entered God’s rest and we will follow Him, and eternal judgment, … Continue reading “GROW OR DIE”

HEBREWS 5:5–11 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission (Hebrews 5:7). Remember that the author of Hebrews is exhorting his readers to persevere through the … Continue reading “THE SUFFERINGS OF THE PRIEST”

HEBREWS 5:5–11 Although He was a son, He learned obedience from what He suffered and, once made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him (Hebrews 5:8–9). If Jesus was the incarnate Son of God, and was sinless, how could He learn obedience to God through suffering, and how could … Continue reading “LEARNING OBEDIENCE?”

HEBREWS 5:9–14 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! (Hebrews 5:12). The Hebrew Christians were supposed to be moving through the wilderness and entering more and more into the rest … Continue reading “THE CALL TO MATURITY”

HEBREWS 4:11–16 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin (Hebrews 4:15). The author of Hebrews says that Jesus was tempted in every way, just as we are. How … Continue reading “THE TEMPTATIONS OF JESUS”

HEBREWS 5:1–4 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins (Hebrews 5:1). Having mentioned that Jesus is our Great High Priest, the author of Hebrews now intends to develop that theme at length, so that we can … Continue reading “THE WORK OF THE PRIEST”

HEBREWS 5:1–5 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was (Hebrews 5:4). Hebrews 5:1 says that a high priest is selected from among men but appointed by God. In the old covenant, we see that God called Aaron to serve as high priest without consulting the … Continue reading “THE CALL OF THE PRIEST”

HEBREWS 4:6–13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). We come today to one of the most famous verses in the Bible: Hebrews 4:12. Let’s look … Continue reading “THE LIVING WORD OF GOD”

HEBREWS 4:8–14 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account (Hebrews 4:13). In Genesis 1 we repeatedly read the refrain, “And God saw what He had made, and it was good”; that is, He judged it good. … Continue reading “THE EYES OF GOD”