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Hebrews 11

Reading for Thursday, Aug 2: Hebrews 11 In this great chapter, we are given the definition of faith: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The Hebrew writer then opens up the … Continue reading

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Hebrews 10

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 1: Hebrews 10 Notice the all-sufficient nature of the sacrifice of Christ: v4: “For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.” But this only highlights the sufficiency of the … Continue reading

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Hebrews 9

Reading for Tuesday, July 31: Hebrews 9 Daily and yearly ritual was an essential part of Hebrew life, particularly with regard to the Levitical sacrificial system. The Hebrew writer sees this as a deficiency and he contrasts this with Christ’s … Continue reading

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Hebrews 8

Reading for Monday, July 30: Hebrews 8 In Hebrews 8, the Hebrew writer continues to teach about Jesus’ role as our high priest. He contrasts the old covenant — represented by Melchizedek and the Levitical order — with the new … Continue reading

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Hebrews 7

Reading for Friday, July 27: Hebrews 7 The Hebrew writer begins this portion of his sermon by alluding back to the tradition surrounding Melchizedek. We first meet this mysterious figure on the heels of Abram’s rout of the kings of … Continue reading

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Hebrews 6

Reading for Thursday, July 26: Hebrews 6 We’re reminded again of a sober truth: some will reject “maturity” (v1) by turning away from the faith. And this is most tragic. Hear what the Hebrew writer says in v4-6: “For it … Continue reading

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Hebrews 5

Reading for Wednesday, July 25: Hebrews 5 The Hebrew writer expands on his understanding of Jesus as our Great High Priest. As with Aaron, this is a calling for Christ, His appointed role to play. It must be a calling, … Continue reading

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Hebrews 4

Reading for Tuesday, July 24: Hebrews 4 The precarious image of a young child walking on thin ice comes to mind as I read these first few chapters of Hebrews. The writer is fixated on the possibility of falling away … Continue reading

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Hebrews 3

Reading for Monday, July 23: Hebrews 3 In chapter 3, the Hebrew writer draws us in by acknowledging our shared calling, a “heavenly calling”. Moses was called by a burning bush on Mt. Horeb (Exodus 3); but in these “last … Continue reading

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Hebrews 2

Reading for Friday, July 20: Hebrews 2 Chapter 2 begins with a sober warning: “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it,” (v1). A superior covenant requires superior attention to … Continue reading

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