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Read Hebrews 7 “Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life — he lives! — ‘priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek’ … Jesus! —a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put [...]
Read Hebrews 6 “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10) Thoughts… We are enamored with celebrity in our culture—even in the Christian world. We elevate TV preachers; [...]
Read Hebrews 5 “We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. 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 [...]
Read Hebrews 4 “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have [...]
Read Hebrews 3 “Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” (Hebrews 3:13) Thoughts… Why is sin so destructive? Not because sin can’t be forgiven—it can. God “forgives all of our sins,” Psalm 103:3 declares. Not [...]
Read Hebrews 2 “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” (Hebrews 2:1) Thoughts… I flew to Chicago yesterday. Our takeoff was uneventful—thank the Lord. So was the landing. In fact, I would have to say that both takeoff [...]
Read Hebrews 1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son [...]
Ray Noah
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