Scripture: But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to […]
Getting the Best Out of Our Leaders
Scripture: Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Hebrews 13:17 ESV Observation: In this final chapter, the author encourages the persecuted […]
The Love Exchange
Scripture: I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2 ESV Observation: Psalm 116 (likely authored by David) is the fourth of six psalms categorized as the Egyptian Hallel psalms. Hallel […]
Great Are His Works
Scripture: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. Psalm 111:2-3 ESV Observation: Psalms 111 and 112 go together as an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet, with each half verse beginning with a letter that follows the sequential […]
Maturing Others in the Faith
Scripture: Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2 Observation: Having urged this spiritually young church […]
Receiving His Mercy and Grace
Scripture: Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV Observation: Having encouraged this spiritually immature church to submit to God’s Word that quickens our spirits and exposes our sinful motives, the author of Hebrews reminds these […]
