Hebrews: A New Priesthood (7:11-28)
Jesus has ushered in a new priesthood. One that is after the order of Melchizedek, eternal and fully able to meet our needs.
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Hebrews: The Priesthood of Melchizedek (7:1-10)
Two priesthoods are examined here. That of Melchizedek and that of Aaron. And Melchizedek’s is demonstrated to be the superior one.
Hebrews: Our Great High Priest (4:14-16)
Because Jesus is our great high priest, who has experienced the life we live, we can confidently come to God for his grace and mercy.
Hebrews: Jesus Is Fully Human in Every Way (2:14-18)
Jesus became fully human in every way, allowing him to defeat death and to become our perfect high priest, offering himself as our atonement.
Jesus: The Son of Man and Daniel 7
Jesus’ favorite term for himself was the Son of Man. Why did he choose this title? What is the significance of the Son of Man?
The Promised Hope of Israel – Acts 26:6-8
The hope of Israel centers around Jesus the Messiah and what he did. All of the Law, the Prophets and their promises find fulfillment in him.
Hebrews: Made Perfect Through Suffering (2:10-13)
Jesus, the author of our salvation, was made perfect, as a savior, through his suffering on the cross. The perfect lamb sacrificed for us.
1 Peter: A Chosen and Precious Cornerstone (2:6-8)
Is Jesus the cornerstone of the life you’re building? If it is not then you are stumbling in the darkness. Make him the center of your life and truly live.
Tearing Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22
In Christ it makes no difference whether we are Jew or Gentile. We are all one body in him because of grace. It is by faith in what Jesus did that we come into relationship with God now; not by adherence to the commands and regulations of the law. Because observance of the law as a means to righteousness has been replaced by God’s grace, we are all equally able to stand before God, not because of what I have done, but because of what he did.
Don’t Stumble Over Jesus – Luke 7:23
Jesus warns us not to stumble over him. To not let our expectations for what a savior should be keep us from him. It is all too easy to want something other than what Jesus offers us. But to reject his offer of salvation will lead us to ruin.
