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HEBREWS 1:3–14 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word (Hebrews 1:3a). After stating that God speaks in words through His Son, the author of Hebrews tells us just who this Son is and why we should listen to Him. Hebrews … Continue reading “THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE SON”

HEBREWS 2 For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? (Hebrews 2:2–3a). Hebrews 1 and 2 compare the Son to the angels of God and show His superiority to them. The purpose of this … Continue reading “THE AUTHORITY OF THE SON”

EXODUS 17:8–18:27 He [Moses] chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people (Exodus 18:25a). In Ephesians 4:11–13, the Holy Spirit tells us the reason God has set up officers and leaders in the church: so that the entire population of the church can be built up to do the church’s … Continue reading “MOBILIZING THE LAITY”

by Robert Ingram James Michener chronicles the story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution in his book entitled The Bridge at Andau. In this true story of a brave and embattled people rising up in a failed attempt to overthrow the Soviet domination of their country, he portrays people who refused to be subject to that … Continue reading “HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EASTERN EUROPEAN
TEACHING MISSION”

HEBREWS 11:32–40 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets (Hebrews 11:32). Who wrote Hebrews? The Holy Spirit has born witness throughout all the ages of the church that Hebrews is one of the God-breathed books of the Bible, but … Continue reading “A LETTER TO THE HEBREWS”

1 TIMOTHY 3:1–7 Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task (1 Timothy 3:1). The word translated as “overseer” in 1 Timothy 3:1 is also translated as “bishop.” Most scholars agree that the bishop and the elder in the New Testament are the same … Continue reading “THE DUTY OF THE OVERSEER”

1 TIMOTHY 3:8–16 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain (1 Timothy 3:8). The Greek word diakonia, from which we get the word deacon, was used in the ancient world for the work of a household servant who waited on tables. These … Continue reading “THE CALL TO SERVICE”

1 TIMOTHY 5–6 The elders who direct the affairs of the church are worthy of double honor (1 Timothy 5:17a). The word teacher is used in the New Testament primarily with reference to Jesus, but it occurs elsewhere as well. One of the most revealing places is John 3:10, where Jesus calls Nicodemus a “teacher” … Continue reading “THE OFFICE OF TEACHER”

2 TIMOTHY 1–4 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days (2 Timothy 3:1). Acts 28:30 reveals that Paul lived in Rome in his own rented quarters while awaiting his hearing before Caesar. But when Paul describes his imprisonment in Rome to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:16–17 and 2:9, he speaks … Continue reading “THE CHURCH IN CRISIS”

EPHESIANS 4:1–13 It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11). The word apostle comes from two Greek words: apo, meaning “from,” and stello, meaning “sent.” An apostle was someone who was sent from someone else to represent … Continue reading “THE OFFICE OF APOSTLE”