OUTLINE:The Correct Way to PreachThe writer used OT scripture (vs. merely a summary opinion) to make his point about Jesus being in a position above all others (e.g., angels and Moses). “The Lover of God’s Law Filled with Peace” – Spurgeon (January 2, 1888)The Word of God can take care of itself, and will do so […]
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Jesus said something startling. Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise [shrewd] as serpents and innocent as doves. -Matthew 10:16 It took me a while to figure out what Jesus meant by “be wise [shrewd] as serpents” as it seems counterintuitive from the One who is often typified elsewhere in
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OUTLINE:The Correct Way to PreachThe writer used OT scripture (vs. merely a summary opinion) to make his point about Jesus being in a position above all others (e.g., angels and Moses). Understanding Holy ScriptureIf you have an honest and good heart before God, He will show you the way, always, in His perfect timing. (Lk
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OUTLINE:The Right HandDenotes a place of honor, power, authority, and unparalleled glory. It is also the position of subordination to the “Majesty on high” (Heb 1:3). This is where our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ went after His ascension (Ac 1:1-9). The Correct Way to PreachThe writer used OT scripture (vs. merely a summary opinion)
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I have never been what most would call witty. I’m the guy who thinks of what I should’ve said after the most opportune or effective time has long since passed. I’m also a terrible joke teller (not sure if these two facts are related, but I felt compelled to share them – LOL). From a social perspective,
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OUTLINE:Eph 2:4-6But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.The Right
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OUTLINE:Eph 2:4-6But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.The Right
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I was so looking forward to my Fourth of July vacation. I had taken an extra day off from work just so I could spend two nights at one of my favorite New Hampshire locations. I was even planning on playing a round of golf at the course across the street from the hotel. Good times ahead, I thought.
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OUTLINE:Preparation in Heb 1:3The writer’s setting them up to teach them and encourage them about the priesthood and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which comes later on in this letter. (i.e.- Heb 10:10-14) Why the Need for “Purification”?The Bible says we’re totally depraved and wretched (Ro 7:24, Eph 2:1-3, 1Ti 6:5), not kind of, or
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OUTLINE:Heb 1:3a [ad hoc expansion]He is the radiance [light flashing forth (from)] of the glory of God and the exact imprint [an exact impression (likeness) which also reflects inner character] of his nature [God’s essence], and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.JN 15:13Greater love has no one than this, that someone
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