Does the scope of Jesus the Messiah’s victory include temptation?
No trial is too great, no temptation is too strong, but that Jesus the Messiah can give us the mercy …
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What is disobedience all about? What are the consequences?
For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …
Does Jesus want us to take a break and get a little rest?
Why this is important: There have been way too many times I have ignored getting some rest. I worked too …
How much mercy and compassion do we need from Jesus?
‘Mercy’ is compassion for people in need. We can distinguish it from ‘grace’. The Greek noun eleos (mercy) … always …
What are the characteristics of unbelievers, atheists and sceptics?
The way I see it: Our mission of bringing the good news of Jesus to the world is especially challenging …
Was Jesus the Messiah submissive and vulnerable?
The idea of a sacrificial system might seem strange to us today, the concept of payment or restitution is still …
“Since the promise to enter God’s rest remains, let us beware that none of you be found to have fallen short.” ~Author of Hebrews
I don’t want to fall short. I have received the good news. I have received a promise from Jesus that …
“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” ~Author of Hebrews
I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka sin). A penalty must be paid. Jesus, the innocent lamb of …
Faithfulness – Do I reflect God’s faithfulness?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
“For as long, then, as that promise of resting in him pulls us on to God’s goal for us, we need to be careful that we’re not disqualified.” ~Author of Hebrews
Relax, God is in control. I keep hearing that from our Father. He promised a rest. That is His goal …
“So let’s keep at it and eventually arrive at the place of rest, not drop out through some sort of disobedience.” ~Author of Hebrews
Are we ready for some rest? I know I am to rest. So here is a promise that is considered …
“God means what he says.” ~Author of Hebrews
How many times have I said something, meaning it, and then did not follow through? Too many times for sure. …
“So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” ~Author of Hebrews
Am I letting it slip through my fingers? I have access to God. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, paved …
“Those earlier ones never did get to the place of rest because they were disobedient.” ~Author of Hebrews
We have the promise. It has not been fulfilled yet. We can receive it today even though in the past …
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