Hebrews 11:20-23 Moving faith from theory to reality is an essential, yet tough assignment. It’s always easier to talk faith than it is to walk faith. By nature we fight the concept of faith constantly. We tend to resist trusting God. We would rather walk by sight, since that’s a lot more predictable. But walking by … Read more
Hebrews 11:8-19 – Abraham’s faith is exemplified by his willingness to be a pilgrim. The idea of the word pilgrim conveys a willingness to let go. To release yourself from the ties that hold you back from following and obeying God. When we come to faith we=re willing to leave the world we knew with all … Read more
We learned when we last gathered that our faith grows through the various trials that God sends our way preparing us for our heavenly roles. Now in our passage we have 3 examples of Faith. It is one thing to trust God in theory when things are going well, but when a situation comes upon … Read more
Hebrews 10 ends with a call to God’s saints regarding apostasy which is an intentional falling away or withdrawal from walking with and obeying the Lord. Paul was falsely accused by some Jewish Believers of using the New Covenant to cause other Messianic Jews to forsake (apostatize from) the teachings of Moses (Acts 21:21). Paul speaks … Read more
Hebrews 10:1-18 – The most extensive object lesson God ever gave man was the Law of Moses given at Sinai, especially the animal sacrifices. Time after time, animal after animal, year after year all these sacrifices were a shadow of the good things to come. None of it ever took away sins! It did provide atonement … Read more
Hebrews 9:1-14 – Continuing with the Tabernacle of Israel as the backdrop, the writer of the letter of Hebrews directs our thoughts once again to the Messiah. In developing this theme he touches upon an area of life all of us have to deal with: The conscience deep within us. The conscience has the ability to … Read more
The main message of Hebrews 8 is the New Covenant. This New Covenant was promised by Jeremiah as Israel was being taken into captivity. It is better than the Old in every way. This connects with the Priesthood of the Messiah, which is part and parcel of the New Covenant. It is His priesthood that makes the … Read more
Hebrews 7:11-28 – In the rest of the 7th chapter of Hebrews the writer discusses that the Priesthood of Jesus is greater than the Levitical Priesthood. To understand why we have this dialogue we need to remember the context. This letter was written to Jewish believers in Jerusalem. For them to believe in Jesus as the … Read more
Hebrews 7:1-10 – We said that our hope has to do with the High Priesthood of Jesus. The writer of Hebrews helps his readers understand this unique priesthood through the ministry of Melechizedek. In Biblical study, a type refers to an Old Testament person, practice or ceremony that has a counterpart, an anti-type, in the New … Read more
One of the most significant books of the New Covenant is the letter to the Hebrews. It touches the Old Covenant and particularly Leviticus more than any other book in the New Testament. This book was written to the Jewish people of the Diaspora or Dispersion, who were wrestling with the importance of the Temple … Read more
This book will help you to trace the source of Jewish and Christian faith through the Land, the people, and the Scriptures. Presented with “you are there” imagery enriched with Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. It will help you to understand the unity between Old and New Covenants.
Where Jesus Walked is an excellent travel companion for a trip to Israel, personal devotions, Bible studies, or as a background for the history and events in the life of Yeshua.
The Scripture references uniquely correlate Old Testament prophecy from 500 to 3500 years before the birth of Yeshua with New Covenant fulfillment. Full-color locator maps help readers understand the geographic context of the events. Over 100 full-page photographs place you at the sites where the events occurred and help to visualize what took place.
Fascinating personal portraits of 24 people who walked with Yeshua complete the story of the New Covenant and provide historical background to the people in His earthly life. Including the Apostles, Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Herod, and others.