Introduction 'The point of what we are saying is this....' That's how the author of Hebrews begins chapter 8. And, of course, it means he's about highlight for us the main point of what he's been saying. You listen to someone on the radio or on a podcast or in a lecture or in a … Continue reading Hebrews 08 →

Introduction Back in verse 10 of chapter 5, the author of Hebrews said that the Lord Jesus was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. 'We have much to say about this', he said in the next verse. However, he went on to add that it is hard to explain … Continue reading Hebrews 07 →

Introduction Right at the end of the book of Hebrews the writer refers to what he's written as a 'word of exhortation'. In other words, he's written this letter to exhort his readers, or to encourage them strongly or to appeal to them. He's written to warn them about something and he's exhorting them to … Continue reading Hebrews 06(13–20) →

Introduction There's a new addition to the manse family. A few weeks ago we got a second dog: a puppy called Nova as a companion for Sandy. And, of course, it's almost like having a new baby in the house, because we need to watch her constantly to make sure she's okay and isn't doing … Continue reading Hebrews 05(11)–06(12) →

Introduction The writer of this letter has been teaching us that the one who is Son is greater than the prophets; and he's greater than the angels; and he's greater than Moses; and he's greater than Joshua. He's greater than the prophets, because while God spoke through them at many times and in various ways, … Continue reading Hebrews 04(14)–05(10) →

Introduction The one who is Son is greater than the prophets, through whom God used to speak, because the one who is Son is God. He's the Only Begotten Son of God; and he's the radiance of God's glory and the exact imprint of his being. He is God. And who better to reveal God … Continue reading Hebrews 04(01–13) →

Introduction In the opening verse of today's passage, the writer of this letter addresses his readers and instructs them to fix their thoughts on Jesus. That is, consider him. Pay attention to him. Contemplate him. Think about him. That's what the writer wanted his readers to do. And it's what all of us should do. … Continue reading Hebrews 03 →

Introduction In the past, God spoke at many times and in various ways through the prophets. He spoke bit by bit through this prophet and through that prophet. Everything he revealed through the prophets was true, but it was always bit by bit. But now, in these last days, God has spoken his final and … Continue reading Hebrews 02(10–18) →

Introduction Do you remember how the book of Hebrews began? In the past, God spoke to our forefathers in the faith through the prophets at many times and in various ways. So, God's revelation came to his people in many pieces. It came to them bit by bit through this prophet and through that prophet. … Continue reading Hebrews 02(01–09) →

Introduction We began to study the book of Hebrews last Sunday evening, when we spent our time on the first four verses of chapter 1, where the author teaches us about the one who is Son. And the author made clear that the one who is Son is greater than the Old Testament prophets and … Continue reading Hebrews 01(05–15) →