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Isaiah 51: God As Ally Allays All Fear

Fear of people and our current circumstances, fear of what the future might hold, fear borne out of past pain can grow so large it pushes aside our fear of the Lord. That is part of what was happening with Isaiah’s audience. #Isaiah51 #JudeanExile

From God to Those of Faith Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness,    you who seek the Lord. Isaiah 51:1 (NRSV) God gave three admonitions, each that started with God saying, “Listen, pay attention to this” 1. Have the Faith of Abraham and Sarah Look to Abraham your father    and to Sarah, who bore you,for he was but one when I called him,    but I blessed him and made him many.For…

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Hebrews: A Better Covenant

The writer would now explain why the covenant Christ has cut in His own blood is better than even the covenant God made with the Israelites at the foot of Mount Sinai, sealed with the blood of sacrificed animals. #MountSinai #Bettercovenant #Betterpromise

The writer was methodical as he lay the foundation for his readers’ faith. Jesus is Himself pre-eminent, for He is God the Son. Therefore, His priesthood must also be superior to all others, even to the Aaronic priesthood appointed personally by Almighty God. That priesthood was of necessity impermanent for it was filled with sinful human beings. By contrast, the priesthood of Melchizedek was…

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Hebrews: Anchor of the Soul

The writer had given nearly three chapters of exhortation, dire warnings in stern language. Now he turned to encouragement, feeling certain his audience would respond to God’s call through his letter. #Anchorofoursoul #Hebrews6 #Faith

The writer had given nearly three chapters of exhortation, dire warnings in stern language. Now he turned to encouragement, feeling certain his audience would respond to God’s call through his letter. God’s Great Promises God will never forget God’s devoted servants Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that belong to salvation. For…

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