A Faith to Live By: An Active Faith – Hebrews 11:1-2
Hebrews 11 provides a definition of biblical faith. It is a confidence and assurance that results in actions that demonstrate your hope.
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Studies from the letter to the Hebrews
Submit to Those in Authority – Hebrews 13:17
As believers, we are called to submit to those God has put within the body to have authority over us. They keep watch over us. Make their task a joyful one.
The Radiance of God’s Glory – Hebrews 1:3
The Son, Jesus, is the reflection of God’s glory; of all that God is. In John 14:9, Jesus told Philip that when we see Jesus, we see God the Father.
Pleasing Sacrifices, A Sacrifice of Praise – Heb 13:15-16
Whenever I do good, helping another person or sharing with them, God considers that as a sacrifice to him and is pleased. Offer yourself as a living sacrifice, praising God with your speech and in your actions. That is what pleases him.
Run with Perseverance – Hebrews 12:1-3
As the athlete in the stadium is cheered on and encouraged by the crowd, so we should be encouraged by those who have come before us. We may not see them now, and may not be able to physically hear their voices, but they do speak out to us from the pages of history. Let their faithfulness be an encouragement and example to you.
Faith Defined – Heb 11:6
It would be so much easier if God would just reveal himself visibly to all, removing any doubts as to his existence and his intent for humanity. But then there would be no place for faith, and without faith it is impossible to please God. He wants those who will believe in the unseen God and who will commit their lives to seeking him. So, then, is God pleased with you?
Spurring One Another On – Heb 10:24
Think about (consider) how to be an encourager today for other believers you come into contact with. Let us consider how to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” If you struggle with how to do that, start by growing in live and good deeds yourself, and then encourage others to join you.
Coming a Second Time – Heb 9:28
2000 years ago Christ came to earth to be a sacrifice for our sin. When he left, it was with a promise that he would return. There are many things in life that we look forward to. But which of them are better than Christ’s return for those who are his own.
Better Promises – Heb. 8:6
The promises of the new covenant, of which Jesus is the mediator, are superior. Under the new covenant there is no promise of earthly possessions. Instead we have the promise of eternal life (1 John 2:25) as God’s children (Rom 8:14-17). I am so thankful for the promises of the new covenant, and for my great high priest who makes that possible.
An Exalted Intercessor – Heb 7:26
Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. – Hebrews 7:26 NIV What do we need from a high priest? The Old Testament high priest, what the author of Hebrews is alluding to here, had the responsibility of interceding with God on behalf of the people. He would offer sacrifice first for his own sin, and then would offer sacrifice on behalf of the people. So who would you prefer as your intercessor with God; one who is not much different than me, who has to deal …