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Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 9.1-10 Jobey McGinty The Old Testament provided a specific way to approach a holy God, a system of rituals and regulations that were a gracious provision for a sinful people. But these were always temporary, a shadow pointing to a greater reality. Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment—the high priest, the sacrifice, and the temple all in one. The tearing of the t...

In this class, we reach the  introduction of evil into God's perfect creation . We learn of  Satan's origin as a proud angel  who rebelled and became the "father of lies," leading to the fall of humanity. We then examine the  consequences of sin , including the  curses placed on creation, mankind, and Satan , and, as a result, the separation from God. But God remains sovereign in the midst of the...

In this class, we explore the  nature of God as the Creator  and the  significance of His creation, particularly humanity . God created everything  ex nihilo  (out of nothing) through His  Word , a concept linked to the  Trinity's involvement  (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), and He called it good! By understanding God's original design for humanity, made  in His image (imago Dei)  as male and fema...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 8.1-13 Jobey McGinty The Old Covenant, with its rules and sacrifices, was never the final answer. It was a tutor, meant to expose the depth of our sin and point us to a greater solution. The Old Testament priesthood was a "shadow" of what was to come, a temporary measure that could never make anyone truly perfect. But Jesus Christ established a new and better...

God, desiring to be known, has revealed Himself through His "Word,"  defined not merely as utterances but as His complete thoughts, will, and purposes. This revelation manifests in  declarations, Scripture, and most profoundly, in Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh.  The Word is  "breathed out by God," serving as the ultimate authority, providing sufficiency for godly living, re...

In chapters 1 & 2 of our Doctrine & Theology class we begin to explore the profound impact of the study and knowledge of doctrine can have on our lives. The truth is, everyone is a theologian and how knowing God—who He is, what He does, and His ways—leads to a healthier, richer relationship with Jesus Christ. We delve into God's self-disclosure, including the central and necessary doctrine of the...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 7.1-25 Jobey McGinty Melchizedek, a mysterious king and priest from the Old Testament, serves as a powerful "Easter egg," foreshadowing the coming of Christ and assuring us that God's eternal plan is true. Jesus is our true and greater Melchizedek, a High Priest whose position is not based on lineage but on the power of an indestructible life. He is the guara...

Colossians 3.1-17 Jobey McGinty As believers, made alive by God's grace and indwelt by His Spirit, we can pursue holiness not in our strength, but in His. It's time to intentionally "put off" the flesh and "put on" the fruit of the Spirit, as Colossians 3:1-17 urges. And, thankfully, this isn't dependent on human willpower. When we tap into the Spirit's power and God's Word, real change begins. So...

Zephaniah 3.14-16 Ryan Wentzel What does God truly think of you? In Zephaniah 3:14-20, we read some profoundly good news for ancient Israel—promises of an end to exile, restoration from shame, and God's very presence among them. These ancient promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. He embodies God's presence, brings true restoration, and ends our spiritual exile by enduring exile...

2 Corinthians 3.1-18 Forrest Weiland One of the greatest joys of the Spirit's work in your salvation is knowing that He is actively writing your life story and enabling you to live for Him. You can take comfort knowing that your sanctification and growth come entirely from God, as His Spirit powerfully works within you. He provides all you need to grow and change—a foundational promise and gift of...

Proverbs 1.1-33 - Jobey McGinty Beyond mere morality or following rules, wisdom is the ability to navigate life's complex choices, even when moral paths seem unclear. A lack of wisdom, though not always immoral, can lead to disaster. True wisdom isn't just about accumulating knowledge; it's about knowing God through His Word and His Son. In fact, Christ Himself is the very Wisdom of God. We need t...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.17-19 Tyler Willis The same omnipotent God who spoke the universe into existence, purposefully created you! Romans 8:28 reminds us that for those who love Him, all things work together for good, for those called according to His purpose. Yet, do we truly marvel at Him? Or do we often worship creation over the Creator, seeking our own sovereignty, thinking o...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.13-20 Jobey McGinty The author of Hebrews uses the story of the covenant God made with Abraham to illustrate the fact that God, when He made a promise to us, likewise did so by making the promise sure by Him making the promise to Himself rather than between us. He swore by two unchangeable things: He swore by Himself (His unchangeable character and purpose)...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.9-12 Jobey McGinty Despite the stark warning the author of Hebrews has already given, it is clear that his ultimate goal is for the reader to have confidence and assurance of their salvation. And he points out that he does have confidence in their salvation for one primary reason: they have proved it. Their works of love and service are clear evidence of th...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 6.4-8 Jobey McGinty Is the author of Hebrews telling us that it is possible for a believer to get to a point where they can no longer repent? This is, indeed, a challenging passage, and so we must use the whole Word of God to help in our understanding. When things are unclear in any communication or desire for understanding, we ought to appeal to the most cle...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 5.11-6.3 Jobey McGinty The basic principles of Christianity are not unimportant or something we should move on from, but they are the foundations that we most build upon and go on from to maturity. The biggest threat to the church today is not from outside the church, but from inside. “Biblical illiteracy” is an epidemic in the church despite the fact that th...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 5.1-10 Jobey Mcginty The author of Hebrews provides us a description of the High Priest, as it had been described in God's Word. And, eventually, a new High Priest was sent, and it was the very Son of God Almighty. But although He was the Son, He would not be given preferential treatment. He would have to go through all that the earthly High Priests would go...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 4.14-16 Jobey McGinty Paying attention to the “small words” in the bible is of critical importance for us. Whether it is “and” or “but” or “if,” all of these make a huge difference in understanding what the Lord is telling us. And in Hebrews, we see a lot of these, and in particular we see a lot of two important phrases: Because, and Therefore. Because we hav...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 4.8-13 Tyler Willis God's word is living, active, and sharper than any sword. It pierces to the heart, revealing what needs to be brought into the light and purifying us from within. Remember, we cannot change our own hearts or anyone else's; this is God's work. Our call is to earnestly desire His word and to seek our rest and fulfillment not in the fleeting...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 4.1-7 Jobey McGinty Rest seems quite elusive for us in this day and age. Constant demands and keeping up with the pace of life leaves us restless. But God offers us the best and most important rest necessary, and that is rest from not only condemnation and shame, but also rest from trying to earn God’s love and acceptance. The Good News is that rest is still...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 3.12-19 Jobey McGinty It is easy to start almost anything, but it is an entirely different thing to finish well. The author of Hebrews does not want his readers to miss out on this “so great a salvation,” and he gives a warning to them of that possibility. From these verses, there are at least two things we can recognize...first, we must heed the call to “tak...

Easter 2025 - 1 Corinthians 5.6-8 Jobey McGinty God’s Word says that “a little leaven leavens the whole lump.” It’s a picture of how our sin, even just a “little bit,” spreads to the whole lump of dough. So for us, God’s Word makes it clear, we have all fallen short, and God alone is truly good. But we aren’t left with that bad news. Because of His love, God devised a plan. He came to the earth, a...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 3.1-6 Jobey McGinty The author of Hebrews calls us “holy brothers.” Though we were enemies and children of wrath, God enacted a fitting way to redeem us to be His children...and if we are in His son, Jesus, then we are holy. Whether we always feel or act holy is another matter! But the author of Hebrews is seeing us through the lens of the completed work of C...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 2.10-18 Jobey McGinty It may not be possible for us to fully understand the depths of our sin, but even a surface level comprehension should bring us to our knees. God, of course, sees our sin for what it is and knows that it requires a rescue plan that is beyond our comprehension or capability. And God’s Word says that it was “fitting” that God would come up...

Refresh Sunday - Lamentations 3.22, 23 Jobey McGinty It is so easy, natural even, for us to drift from what is good. We pursue the good things of God, we get off to a good start, and then we wander. But thankfully, God gives us new grace and mercy each day, so we never have to think we have built up some insurmountable deficit that gets us “behind.”