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January 18, 2021January 13, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

A Better Hope

Hebrews 7:11–19 (NKJV) In this passage, the writer of Hebrews suggests the reason for a new priesthood. If the Levitical priesthood was complete (perfect), then why would the world need a new priest after the order of Melchizedek? The answer is, as always, bound up in Christ. 11 Therefore, if perfection were through the Levitical priesthood … Continue reading A Better Hope

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021 gregsloop Sermon Notes

In the Valley He Restores My Soul

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17th, 10:30 AM SERVICE Examples of Mountain Top Experiences Moses Meeting with God on the Mountain Exodus 19:20 (NKJV) Then the Lord came down upon Mount Sinai, on the top of the mountain. And the Lord called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up. David Worshipping on the Mountain … Continue reading In the Valley He Restores My Soul

January 15, 2021January 12, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Melchizedek

Hebrews 7:1–10 (NKJV) By the beginning of chapter seven, the writer of Hebrews has been alluding to the priest Melchizedek for some time. He compares Christ (our great High Priest) to Melchizedek often in the lead up to this chapter. In this passage, he finally begins to make clear the reasons why the comparison works. … Continue reading Melchizedek

January 14, 2021January 11, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

An Anchor of the Soul

Hebrews 6:13–20 (NKJV) While the author of Hebrews has been calling the people of God in Christ to dedicated discipleship and service to God, he now gives them a reason to believe the promises of God. He refers back to Abraham, and then applies the blessing of God upon Abraham to the followers of Christ … Continue reading An Anchor of the Soul

January 13, 2021January 11, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Let’s Get Serious

Hebrews 6:1–12 (NKJV) The writer of Hebrews addresses the need for spiritual growth and maturity in this passage. He calls the reader to move on from the discussion of basic thoughts regarding faith. He addresses desired results of growth and the undesirable punishment for those who refuse to mature in the faith. 1 Therefore, leaving … Continue reading Let’s Get Serious

January 12, 2021January 8, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Got Milk?

Hebrews 5:12–14 (NKJV) The author of Hebrews introduced the reader to the Great High Priest, Jesus Christ, in the last passage. He also characterizes His priesthood as "according to the order of Melchizedek." This passage today is an aside of sorts, as it addresses the statement near the end of yesterday's passage in more detail, … Continue reading Got Milk?

January 11, 2021January 8, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

A Priest Forever

Hebrews 5:1–11 (NKJV) The discussion from our last passage concerned Jesus being our great High Priest, far greater than an earthly high priest. However, this passage today helps us understand the concept even more fully, beginning with the role and responsibilities of the earthly high priest. 1 For every high priest taken from among men … Continue reading A Priest Forever

January 8, 2021January 7, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Powerful Word

Hebrews 4:11–16 (NKJV) After lifting up the poor example of the faithless Israelites who died in the wilderness—never reaching the rest (land) promised to Abraham and all their ancestors—, the writer to the Hebrews changes course to a degree, with a parting advisory to fight hard to enter that rest of God. He then segues … Continue reading Powerful Word

January 7, 2021January 5, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Promise of Rest

Hebrews 4:1–10 (NKJV) After a few passages discussing the failures of Israel in the wilderness, the writer here turns to a more hopeful message. He has warned against disobedience and rebellion, and has enumerated the consequences (death, no promised land, no rest). But now he says “a promise remains.” There is hope, and the remedy … Continue reading Promise of Rest

January 6, 2021January 4, 2021 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Failure Leads to Wilderness Wanderings

Hebrews 3:16–19 (NKJV) The failures of the children of Israel are well-documented throughout their history, even though they were considered God's Chosen People. One of their greatest failures was their lack of faith to believe that God would deliver the promised land into their hands. Spies went in the see the land and came back … Continue reading Failure Leads to Wilderness Wanderings

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