OUTLINE:Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal.Jn 10:17-18For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have […]
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OUTLINE:The Heb 2:5 TransitionThis verse acts as a bridge between the exposition in 1:5-14 (‘Christ superior to angels’) and that in 2:6-13 (‘Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal’). Jn 10:17-18For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one
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OUTLINE:“Therefore”…… find your encouragement in Christ! The Heb 2:5 TransitionThis verse acts as a bridge between the exposition in 1:5-14 (‘Christ superior to angels’) and that in 2:6-13 (‘Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal’). Psa 8:3-4When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,
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OUTLINE:To whom much is given, much is required. (Lk 12:35-48)The OT saints were given the oracles of God and therefore held accountable to them, lest they be punished. NT saints are given the revelation of Jesus Christ and His finished work on the Cross; therefore, NT saints are held to a greater responsibility since we’ve
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OUTLINE:Being Saved DailyReading the Word is like allowing the Spirit to daily apply ointment to your soul. God’s Word Never FailsGod is with us every step of the way, ensuring our salvation, and that once saved, we remained saved by never losing saving faith! For example, He sends ministers to strengthen us in time of
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OUTLINE:Ac 7:60And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.GLORY!!Grace and forgiveness are imperative to bringing glory to God in our lives! Passing on His ForgivenessEven though we deserve final judgment, we believers have been
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OUTLINE:Jn 13:34-35A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”Lk 23:33-34And when they came to the place that is called The
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OUTLINE:Lk 23:33-34And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.Pr 19:11 NKJVThe discretion of a
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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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I used to host a video series titled, Real Talk. I interviewed fifteen members of the North Christian Church (NCC) congregation and asked each of them five questions. Given the uniqueness of each person’s life, experiences, and current circumstances, I adapted my line of questioning. Every so often, I’ll take a peek at the videos and
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