Hebrews 1

1-3 Going through a long line of prophets, God has been addressing our ancestors in different ways for centuries. Recently he spoke to us directly through his Son. By his…

Hebrews 2

1-4 It’s crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard so that we don’t drift off. If the old message delivered by the angels was valid and…

Hebrews 3

The Centerpiece of All We Believe 1-6 So, my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He’s the centerpiece…

Hebrews 4

When the Promises Are Mixed with Faith 1-3 For as long, then, as that promise of resting in him pulls us on to God’s goal for us, we need to…

Hebrews 5

1-3 Every high priest selected to represent men and women before God and offer sacrifices for their sins should be able to deal gently with their failings, since he knows…

Hebrews 6

1-3 So come on, let’s leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. Grow up in Christ. The basic foundational truths are…

Hebrews 7

Melchizedek, Priest of God 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his…

Hebrews 8

A New Plan with Israel 1-2 In essence, we have just such a high priest: authoritative right alongside God, conducting worship in the one true sanctuary built by God. 3-5…

Hebrews 9

A Visible Parable 1-5 That first plan contained directions for worship, and a specially designed place of worship. A large outer tent was set up. The lampstand, the table, and…

Hebrews 10

The Sacrifice of Jesus 1-10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. Since that old “law plan” wasn’t complete in itself, it…