Hebrews: An Anchor of Hope for the Soul (6:13-20)
The promise that God made to Abraham is relevant to those of us who have come to trust in Jesus. And that hope is an anchor for our soul.
Faithfulness
Hebrews: A Most Explicit Warning (6:4-12)
There are a number of warnings in Hebrews about falling away. But this is the most explicit of them. How should be understand there warnings.
Hebrews: Jesus Is Greater Than Moses (3:1-6)
To one raised in Old Testament Judaism, there was no one greater than Moses. But Hebrews here affirms that Jesus is greater than Moses.
Preaching in the Wilderness – Luke 3:3
John likely began preaching in the wilderness before he had much of an audience. He is an example of faithfulness to God’s call in his life.
Why Are You Downcast, Oh My Soul – Psalms 42:5
The cry of the psalmist is heartbreaking: why are you downcast my soul. Yet even in the mist of this, he continues to place his faith in God.
Philadelphia: The Enduring Church – Revelation 3:7-13
Philadelphia was a weak church that seemed to have little going for them. Except that they were an enduring church that was faithful to God.
Don’t Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy – Colossians 2:8
Paul warns us against being taken in by deceptive philosophies that abound in our world. Instead, keep your eyes fixed on the Lord Jesus.
Discharge the Duties of Your Ministry – 2 Timothy 4:5
Paul’s charge to Timothy included discharging the duties of his ministry. This speaks to me as well. Do all that the Lord has given me to do.
I Am With You and Will Rescue You – Jeremiah 1:19
God’s message to Jeremiah, “I am with you”, is especially relevant to us today. Be faithful to God’s call in your life, and he will be with you.
Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16
All believers, not just preachers and teachers, need to watch our lives and doctrine closely. It is important both for ourselves and those we influence.
