Hebrews 1:1-3 “But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided …
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Hebrews 1 (Part One)
Hebrews 1:1-3 God’s Final Word: His Son “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the …
Bible Study: Where to Begin?
Bible study can feel overwhelming at times. We ask questions like, “Where do I begin?” or “How does this verse apply to me?” It’s easy to get lost in the lists, measurements, and numbers of the Old Testament. One of the best ways for approaching the Bible is to see it as one overarching story. …
Taking God at His Word
“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” (Genesis 2:17, ESV) When God created the earth, His Word went forth and accomplished the purpose for which He intended. And when God told Adam he would …
God is in this Place
“When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” Genesis 28:16 Jacob had been born the youngest of two twins. His brother Esau, born minutes before him, would receive a great inheritance, a birthright, that would be passed down to him …
The Righteous Branch
Jeremiah 23 calls Jesus, “The Righteous Branch.” “And this is the name by which He will be called, “The Lord our Righteousness.” (Jeremiah 23: 6) The Bible says that God knew you before you were even born. Before God said, “Let there be light,” He said, “Let there be (insert your name).” And before God …
The Fruit of Unfailing Love: Hosea 10:12
I am not a gardener. I have high hopes and aspirations to one day be a gardener, but as of yet, this dream of mine hasn’t become a reality. I remember as a little girl, my grandmother would plant the most beautiful flower beds. She had a knack for taking hard ground and turning it …
Crowns of Glory: Psalm 8:5
“You made them a little lower than the angels and CROWNED them with glory and honor.” Psalm 8:5 We were created to reflect the glory of God. The enemy tries to get us to define our worth based on titles we hold and accomplishments we achieve, but the Bible says our worth and identity come …
Jesus Prays: John 17
John 17 gives us a record of the disciples hearing Jesus pray. Right after the Lord’s Supper and four or five hours away from being arrested, Jesus told the disciples that he wanted them to stay awake so that they could hear him pray. What Jesus prays, he models for us. The theme of the …
Obedience: Exodus 3
God spoke to Moses through a burning bush. Standing on holy ground, in the presence of God, Moses received a commission to go to Egypt and lead the Israelites out of slavery. Well, not once, not twice, but FIVE TIMES did Moses hesitate and try to tell the Lord why he shouldn’t be the …