November 17 / Hebrews 5:8-14

Hebrews 5:8-14 Although He was a son, He learned obedience through what He suffered. (v. 8) Most fathers would not willingly allow their children to go through suffering, especially physical pain, but God the Father not only permitted, but even sent His son to the cross. That was a measure of the extent to which …

November 16 / Hebrews 5:1-7

Hebrews 5:1-7 The author of Hebrews clearly did not have Annas and Caiaphas in mind when he wrote the following words: And no one takes this honor [the high priesthood] for himself, but only when called by God… (v. 4) In Jesus’ time the office of the high priest had become highly politicized. Annas and …

November 15 / Hebrews 4:11-16

Hebrews 4:11-16 As we read Peter’s letters, we found him very different from Paul. Now as we read Hebrews, I find this writer different from both Peter and Paul. In particular, verse 14 threw me for a loop: Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son …

November 14 / Hebrews 4:1-10

Hebrews 4:1-10 I really love yesterday’s reading and today’s reading, sections on God’s rest for his people. Yesterday I commented on our Sabbath rest, that Carol and I have actively resisted working at our money jobs on Sundays. We also try not to even do house chores on Sunday. And I remember that my father …

November 13 / Hebrews 3:12-19

Hebrews 3:12-19 I started graduate school at the University of Maryland in January 1979. UMD is inside the Washington, DC beltway and I knew of an “alternative” socially-conscious church in DC known as Sojourners Fellowship. Very shortly I started attending there. One Sunday after a couple of visits a young lady said that a number …

November 11 / Hebrews 2:14-18

Hebrews 2:14-18 For because He Himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted. (v. 18) This is such an encouraging verse. Often we think of Jesus’ three temptations in the wilderness as relating to areas where we might be tempted – money, power, food, etc. However, Jesus was …