Hebrews 9:11-10:25
Understanding from Jewish Scriptures who Jesus is and what we can do as 'church' to encourage one another to follow Him.
Access to God's Throne Room
Hebrews 8:1-9:14
The old covenant made clear what an insuperable barrier sinfulness raises between mankind and an infinitely holy God. The sacrifice of Christ is so powerful it removes all those barriers so that we can enter the Holy of Holies and approach the Mercy Seat, God's throne of grace.
Melchizedek: Who he was and why it matters
Hebrews 7:1-28
A brief look at who Melchizedek was, how his priesthood differed from the Levitical priesthood, how Jesus' priesthood was of the 'order of Melchizedek' and what difference that makes.
Meals with Jesus | Part 2
Luke 9:10-17
Meals with Jesus: Salvation, Transformation and Community at the Table
At this meal we see a glimpse of God's coming Kingdom, a promise of the great banquet feast that awaits us. And as we, along with the disciples, are called to partner with him in meeting the needs around us, we see also his enabling and abundant provision.
Holding On and Pressing On
Hebrews 4:14-6:20
This passage is all about access to God. It explains in terms of the Jewish Day of Atonement how Jesus has opened the way for us to come freely to God's Throne of Grace. But this means more, much more, than a technical explanation of redemption...
Salvation, Struggle, Sabbath
Hebrews 3:7-4:13
The church is called to re-live the story of Exodus, Wilderness and Promised Land. Today we are in the wilderness, but to those who hold firm to the end, God has promised an eternal Sabbath rest.
Sovereignty, Sonship, Salvation: So What?
Hebrews 2:5-3:6
Chapter 1 concerned itself principally with Heaven and the deity of Jesus. Chapter 2 deals with Earth and His humanity. So what? This passage tells us!
The Servants, the Son, and the Saints
Hebrews 1:1-2:4
The opening of Hebrews presents us with a contrast between angels who bring God's word the world, and Jesus who IS the word. Believers of old have been dealing with the servants: we have met the Son. How should we, the saints, respond?
Overview: Living Through the Wilderness
Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 8:1-2; Hebrews 9:24; Hebrews 7:25
An introduction to Hebrews.
Meals with Jesus | Part 1
Luke 7:36-50
Meals with Jesus: Salvation, Transformation and Community at the Table
Jesus' behaviour at the meal table is an offer of salvation and transformation, an extending of community and fullness of life to the woman, to Simon the Pharisee, and to us today.