Similarities and Differences of Angels and Humans
During our discussion of Hebrews 1, we talked a lot about angels. However, it dawned on me that maybe we, or I at least, take… Read More »Similarities and Differences of Angels and Humans
Hebrews 3:7-11 – Hardening our Heart
Hebrews 3:7–19 is a literary unit with two major sections. The first section (Heb 3:7–11) is a quotation of Ps 95:7b–11, and the second section… Read More »Hebrews 3:7-11 – Hardening our Heart
Hebrews 3:1-6 – The Call for Faithfulness
The second warning is found in 3:1-4:16. The opening words, “holy brethren,” link this chapter with the preceding chapter and with the concept of sanctification… Read More »Hebrews 3:1-6 – The Call for Faithfulness
Hebrews 2:14-18 – Jesus gives freedom over the fear of death
Having established the unity between the Son and believers, the author concludes that there are two purposes of this close identification. The Son became human… Read More »Hebrews 2:14-18 – Jesus gives freedom over the fear of death
Hebrews 2:10-13 – The Family of God
In verses 10-18, the writer of Hebrews used, for the first time, the Greek word archēgos of Jesus (the other use of the word is… Read More »Hebrews 2:10-13 – The Family of God
Hebrews 2:5-9 – Jesus Christ is Crowned with Glory and Honor
The author here returned to their main train of thought, the destiny of Jesus in the world to come (vv. 5-18). But now Jesus’ intimate… Read More »Hebrews 2:5-9 – Jesus Christ is Crowned with Glory and Honor
Hebrews 2:1-4 – So Great a Salvation
Hebrews 2 tells us to listen to Jesus. Listen to Jesus because the penalties for ignoring Him are too severe. If we ignore Jesus, we… Read More »Hebrews 2:1-4 – So Great a Salvation
Leadership Observations from the Life of Moses
Before we start our study on our next book, today I want to take a moment to share an article with you I wrote. This… Read More »Leadership Observations from the Life of Moses
Hebrews 1:10-14 – The eternality of Jesus
In verses 10-12, the author quotes from Psalm 102 to further emphasize their point. The context of Psalm 102 clearly indicates that the “Lord” is… Read More »Hebrews 1:10-14 – The eternality of Jesus
Hebrews 1:5-9 – Jesus is Greater than Angels
Drawing heavily on the witness of Old Testament revelation, the writer demonstrated the uniqueness of the Son. The title of Son, and the prerogatives it… Read More »Hebrews 1:5-9 – Jesus is Greater than Angels