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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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the authority of Jesus

The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew

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Jesus demonstrated his authority in many ways in Matthew. And he also delegated authority to his church to take the gospel out into the world.

Hebrews review

Hebrews: Closing Remarks and Review (13:20-25)

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This article closes this study of the letter to the Hebrews with final greetings and a review of the primary themes of this letter.

build three tabernacles

To Build Three Tabernacles – Mark 9:5

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On the mount of transfiguration, Peter wanted to honor Jesus by building three tabernacles. But God exalted Jesus above Moses and Elijah.

new wine into new wineskins

New Wine into New Wineskins – Mark 2:22

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When Jesus enters into our life, he old has to go to make room for the new. It is like pouring new wine into new wineskins.

with the wild animals

With the Wild Animals – Mark 1:12-13

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During Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness, he was with wild animals. A situation similar to Adam, but with very different results.

one sacrifice for all time

Hebrews: One Sacrifice for All Time (10:1-18)

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Jesus sacrificed himself for us. One sacrifice that was sufficient for all time. There is now no longer any need to sacrifice for sin.

Time spent with Jesus

Time Spent with Jesus – Matthew 15:32

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How much time would I invest in listening to Jesus teach? 3 days? Or just an hour? Especially when sitting on the ground with nothing to eat.

we do have such a high priest

Hebrews: We Do Have Such a High Priest (8:1-6)

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Hebrews has been building toward this point. A high priest after the order of Melchizedek is not just theory. In Jesus, it is a reality.

the significance of the cross

What Is the Significance of the Cross?

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The cross represents many things to different people. But the significance of the cross is mostly in what happened there with Jesus' victory.

a new priesthood

Hebrews: A New Priesthood (7:11-28)

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Jesus has ushered in a new priesthood. One that is after the order of Melchizedek, eternal and fully able to meet our needs.

The Priesthood of Melchizedek

Hebrews: The Priesthood of Melchizedek (7:1-10)

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Two priesthoods are examined here. That of Melchizedek and that of Aaron. And Melchizedek's is demonstrated to be the superior one.

Our great high priest

Hebrews: Our Great High Priest (4:14-16)

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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.