Hebrews

The Book of Hebrews

The Throne of Grace, Part 1

Theme: Prayer Is a Problem
 
This week’s lessons remind us that because God is a God of grace, his throne is also one of grace, which is accessed by prayer through the work of Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
Scripture: Hebrews 4:16
 
I have always been interested in the things George Gallup, the founder and director of the Gallup Poll organization, has to say about the religious life of Americans. Recently I came across some remarks he made about prayer.

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The Throne of Grace, Part 2

Theme: Encouragement to Prayer
 
This week’s lessons remind us that because God is a God of grace, his throne is also one of grace, which is accessed by prayer through the work of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
Scripture: Hebrews 4:16
 
There are at least two other reasons why prayer is often a problem for us.
 
We are too sinful. This strikes a bit deeper at our problem, though we do not like to admit it.

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The Throne of Grace, Part 3

Theme: The God of All Grace
 
This week’s lessons remind us that because God is a God of grace, his throne is also one of grace, which is accessed by prayer through the work of Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
Scripture: Hebrews 4:16
 
Why is the throne of God described in Hebrews as a throne of grace? The answer is obvious. It is because God is a God of grace. Indeed, he is the God of all grace.

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The Throne of Grace, Part 4

Theme: A Way Opened to God
 
This week’s lessons remind us that because God is a God of grace, his throne is also one of grace, which is accessed by prayer through the work of Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
Scripture: Hebrews 4:16
 
Yesterday we looked at how God the Father and God the Son are gracious. 
 
God the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is also gracious.

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The Throne of Grace, Part 5

Theme: Drawing Nigh in Confidence
 
This week’s lessons remind us that because God is a God of grace, his throne is also one of grace, which is accessed by prayer through the work of Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
Scripture: Hebrews 4:16
 
The bottom line of this discussion is that, because of who God is and what Jesus Christ has done in dying for us, changing the throne of judgment into a throne of grace, we who trust Christ are to draw near the throne o

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Birth Announcement, Part 1

Theme: A Shoot from the Stump of Jesse
In this week’s Christmas lessons, we look at five Old Testament prophecies and see what details they reveal about the Messiah’s birth.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

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Birth Announcement, Part 2

Theme: A Child Born, A Son Given
In this week’s Christmas lessons, we look at five Old Testament prophecies and see what details they reveal about the Messiah’s birth.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

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Birth Announcement, Part 3

Theme: The Virgin Will Conceive
In this week’s Christmas lessons, we look at five Old Testament prophecies and see what details they reveal about the Messiah’s birth.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

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Birth Announcement, Part 4

Theme: Out of Bethlehem
In this week’s Christmas lessons, we look at five Old Testament prophecies and see what details they reveal about the Messiah’s birth.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

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Birth Announcement, Part 5

Theme: When the Messiah Will Be Born
In this week’s Christmas lessons, we look at five Old Testament prophecies and see what details they reveal about the Messiah’s birth.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

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An Easter Benediction

Monday: The God of Peace: Hebrews 13:20-21

All of the benedictions in the Bible are great because they pronounce a blessing on the people of God based upon the attributes of God. But this benediction is particularly strong. It has an abundance of doctrine and a wealth of spiritual treasures.

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An Easter Benediction

Tuesday: Our Covenant God: Hebrews 13:20-21

However, the most serious war of all, though we seldom give attention to it, is the warfare of the human heart against God. We are against God and His rule because we want to rule ourselves. It’s what sin is all about. So when we read a phrase like “the God of peace,” this isn’t any merely placid or serene sentiment that the author is talking about. This is a phrase that says God is a God of peace because He’s made peace. He’s done it through Jesus Christ. That’s a wonderful thing, indeed.

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An Easter Benediction

Wednesday: The Roles of the Trinity: Hebrews 13:20-21

Yesterday, we looked at the biblical idea of a covenant, and gave some examples. Now those are all great covenants. They were great blessings to the people who received, believed, and obeyed them. But they are not as great as the covenant that’s spoken of in Hebrews 13. Why? First of all, because it’s an eternal covenant. That is, it goes back into eternity past. It was established among the persons of the Godhead before this world even came into being. And because it’s eternal, it’s going to last forever.

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An Easter Benediction

Thursday: The Resurrected Shepherd: Hebrews 13:20-21

That brings us to the next part, which is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is mentioned as a second ground for the petition. It’s part of the covenant because the Father committed Himself to do that with Jesus before the incarnation. It’s part of His eternal agreement with the Son, but it’s more than that. Certainly the way it’s presented here in this great benediction shows that it is a demonstration of the power of God in accomplishing our salvation. The resurrection is proof that He’s done it. It’s a firm foundation for saving faith.

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An Easter Benediction

Friday: Pleasing God: Hebrews 13:20-21

Because of this great plan of redemption God has devised in eternity past through the sacrifice of His Son, the Lamb of God, all glory and praise belong to God in the past and now by us in the future. And when you go to the end of the Bible, to the Book of Revelation, you find the people of God praising God in heaven. In chapter 4 we read, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being” (v. 11).

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