Introduction We began in Hebrews last April [2015] - now we have come to the end Reading The focal point of our conclusion is v20-21: a beautiful benediction (which we…
Introduction We have come to the conclusion of this book The author often asked people to pray for Him For a good testimony To be restored to them The author…
Introduction We are in the practical section of the book of Hebrews Chap 12 & 13 - how to live the Christian life 13:1-6 Five Moral Directives 13:7-17 the Apostle…
Introduction Contentment, not Covetousness v5-6 It is a big subject We all desire a contented life Contentment is only found in Jesus Christ Covetousness is a hidden sin Quote from…
Introduction Concentrating on 13:1-3 Following on from 12:28-29 What is the connection between these two: 'Serving God with reverence and godly fear' and showing 'brotherly love, entertaining the stranger, being…
Introduction The law always makes a distinction between law and grace We are not under law but under grace We have a contrast between Mount Sinai (the law) and Mount…
Introduction A very searching passage Many examples of people that have triumphed (Chapter 11) Now a stark example of someone who failed Esau Utterly secular - had no regard for…
Introduction Three antidotes to discouragement Sometimes as Christians we get very discouraged when we go through discouragement Example from Hymn 'God moves in a mysterious way' Often we feel discouraged…
Introduction v23-29 Remember the context in the first century Hebrews who lived shortly before the time of Nero Judaism was recognised as an official religion - Christianity was not Nero…
Introduction Last week we considered Sarah and Abraham and how their faith changed the present Abraham's faith changed his life Abraham's faith affected the way he lived If we have…