Saturday, 6 October 2018

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

This is a well-loved, and often-cited, verse. It gives courage to the believer, and it is one which holds great importance for the one who is facing trials and difficulties.… Read the rest

Friday, 5 October 2018

For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

The verse now continues to explain the nature of Christ Jesus. In verse 4:11, the author implored his audience to be diligent to enter God’s rest “lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.” This means they were to possess faith that God would lead them through.… Read the rest

Thursday, 4 October 2018

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:14

The author now returns to the symbolism of the high priestly duties of the Lord, continuing the contrast between Him and the high priest of the Old Covenant, meaning the Aaronic priesthood.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 3 October 2018

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13

The previous verse explained that the word of God possesses the ability to completely open up the very essence of a person.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

The verse now begins with “For.” Actually, in the Greek, it says, “Living (is), for, the word of God…” Thus it stresses the thought of “living.” But the word “for” is used to build upon a previous thought.… Read the rest