E/pistle

Hebrews 11:1-6 - Examples of Faith 06.11.2024 5:31 ↓

Rather than simply defining faith, the readers are brought examples from Israel's past who serve as prime examples of how faith is lived out in everyday life.

Genesis 4:1-12 - Cain and Able 05.11.2024 6:23 ↓

As an example of faith, Able shows obedience to God through offering the best of what he has.

Hebrews 10:32-39 - Endurance 01.11.2024 5:20 ↓

The call to respond to the case for Jesus as Messiah is made, and the response is to endure through persecution.

Habakkuk 2:2-4 - By Faith 30.10.2024 6:55 ↓

Bet you weren't expecting to read from Habakkuk during the walkthrough of Hebrews. Habakkuk shares on the two attitudes regarding sin: those who live in disobedience and those who live by faith.

Hebrews 10:26-31 - The Fourth Warning 28.10.2024 7:26 ↓

The author warns his audience about the dangers of continuing on in intentional sinful behaviors after hearing the truth from God.

Numbers 15:27-31 - Two Attitudes 25.10.2024 5:42 ↓

Different instructions are given regarding a person's attitude toward sin.

Hebrews 10:19-25 - Confidence! 23.10.2024 7:46 ↓

As the author recaps the main points he's made since Hebrews 4:14-16, the encouragement for Believers is to come before the throne of God with confidence in faith.

Isaiah 6:1-7 - Temple Encounter 21.10.2024 5:33 ↓

Isaiah shows proper fear and despair as he encounters God on His throne.

Hebrews 10:11-18 - Once For All Time 18.10.2024 6:57 ↓

Jesus' work as High Priest is compared to the ongoing work of the Levitical priests.

Leviticus 22:31-33 - Priestly Expectations 16.10.2024 6:02 ↓

The job of a priest is never done. In these particular verses, God gives the priests final exhortations for how and why they should behave, act, and serve.

Hebrews 10:1-10 - Culmination 14.10.2024 6:34 ↓

The author makes his final arguments for why Christ is the better sacrifice.

Psalm 40:6-8 - Obedience over Sacrifices 11.10.2024 5:26 ↓

David prophetically clarifies that the Messiah will come to live in complete and perfect obedience to God the Father, fulfilling the Law, and will become the perfect sacrifice.

Hebrews 9:23-28 - Reality vs. Copy 09.10.2024 7:02 ↓

Time for a topic you weren't expecting: ontology!

2 Chronicles 6:12-21 - Temple Dedication 07.10.2024 6:58 ↓

Solomon prays to God as he dedicates the temple in Jerusalem.

Hebrews 9:16-22 - Wills and Covenants 04.10.2024 5:15 ↓

To greater illustrate the importance of Jesus' death on the cross, the author of Hebrews makes a connection between blood and the establishment of a covenant.

Exodus 24:1-8 - Covenant Reaffirmed 02.10.2024 7:02 ↓

After the Laws are laid out, Israel reaffirms their commitment to God's Covenant.

Hebrews 9:11-15 - Jesus, the Superior Sacrifice 30.09.2024 5:51 ↓

The author of Hebrews begins to point to why Jesus' sacrifice is superior to the blood of animals.

Leviticus 17:1-7 - Priestly Sacrifices 27.09.2024 6:15 ↓

God gives instructions for the requirements on who and where sacrifices are to be made.

Hebrews 9:1-10 - The Earthly Tabernacle and Priesthood 25.09.2024 5:24 ↓

As a sign of what is to come in Jesus, the old Tabernacle, its furnishings, the priesthood, and the work of the priests are summarized.

Exodus 25:1-9 - The Tabernacle 23.09.2024 6:54 ↓

God begins to provide Moses with instructions for building the Tabernacle - the central place where Israel would worship God until Solomon built the temple.

Hebrews 8:7-13 - Covenants, Continued 20.09.2024 7:06 ↓

As Jesus serves as the head of the new Covenant between God and His people, Jeremiah 31 is presented as a fulfilled prophecy.

Exodus 19:1-8 - Sinai Covenant 18.09.2024 5:25 ↓

God initiates a covenant with the Israelites at Mt. Sinai.

Hebrews 8:1-6 - The Main Point 16.09.2024 6:04 ↓

At long last, the author of Hebrews reaches the culmination of his defense of Jesus' Priesthood.

Leviticus 16:1-10 - Yom Kippur 13.09.2024 6:42 ↓

God provides instructions for Aaron regarding entering the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle, specifically the Day of Atonement.

Hebrews 7:20-28 - Serving Eternally 11.09.2024 6:55 ↓

The importance of God establishing Jesus as the High Priest of the new covenant is solidified by His oath.