Sunday, 27 January 2019

By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Hebrews 10:10

The words, “by that will,” are speaking of the will of God as cited from the psalm. Those words said, “Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.” It was God’s will that sent Christ Jesus into the world.… Read the rest

Saturday, 26 January 2019

…then He said, “Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.” He takes away the first that He may establish the second. Hebrews 10:9

Hebrews 10:9 is another key verse to remember when confronting Judaizers, those of the Hebrew Roots movement, or any others who cling to the Law of Moses.… Read the rest

Friday, 25 January 2019

Previously saying, “Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them” (which are offered according to the law), Hebrews 10:8

The words, “Previously saying,” are referring to what was quoted from the psalm. The author is introducing select portions of the quote in order to analyze what is said more fully and to form a logical thought to consider.… Read the rest

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come—
In the volume of the book it is written of Me—
To do Your will, O God.’” Hebrews 10:7

The quote from Psalm 40 continues in this verse. It cites verses 7 & 8, but it isn’t a direct quote.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin
You had no pleasure. Hebrews 10:6

Burnt offerings (actually, the word holokautóma signifies not just a burnt offering, but a whole burnt offering) and sin offerings were prescribed by the law. In fact, detailed meticulous instructions were given in the law in order to properly conduct the entire rite, from selection of the animal though to its final disposal.… Read the rest