Hebrews 13:18-21 - Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner. Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Genesis 17:7 - And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.
Isaiah 55:3 - Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.
Ezekiel 37:24,26 - “My servant David shall be king over them, and they shall all have one shepherd. They shall walk in my rules and be careful to obey my statutes...I will make a covenant of peace with them. It shall be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will set them in their land and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in their midst forevermore.
John 10:11,14-15 - I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep…I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Jeremiah 31:31-32 - “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord.
Ezekiel 34:11,23 - “For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out…And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd.
Application:
· What Jeremiah describes as the new covenant he describes as everlasting
· God’s covenant is everlasting from His standpoint, but capable of being broken from my standpoint
· David had been promised an unending dynasty, one that would culminate in the Messiah
· Everlasting covenants were established with Noah, Abraham David and me
· A shepherd might risk danger but expect to live. Jesus said the good Shepherd will die for His sheep
· The new covenant is celebrated by the blood of Christ
· The Lord committed Himself to shepherd His flock
· A ruler like David and from his line will tender His flock
· The coming ruler is like a shepherd who cares for His flock
· The Shepherd and His sheep have deep mutual knowledge, like that of the Father and the Son,
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Monday, May 14, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Burned Outside The Camp
Hebrews 13:10-13 - We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured.
Hebrews 8:5 - They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.”
Leviticus 4:11-12 – But the skin of the bull and all its flesh, with its head, its legs, its entrails, and its dung—all the rest of the bull—he shall carry outside the camp to a clean place, to the ash heap, and shall burn it up on a fire of wood. On the ash heap it shall be burned up.
Luke 9:23 - And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
Application:
· The earthly tabernacle was only a lesser copy of the heavenly pattern shown to Moses.
· Jesus was crucified outside Jerusalem just like the hide of the sin offering was taken outside the camp
· Going to Him outside the camp means leaving behind the love of this world and desire for its approval and embracing the reproach of Christ
· Am I willing to deny personal control over my life? Am I willing to make a commitment that may lead to reproach or death? Am I willing to follow the example and teachings of Jesus?
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Hebrews 8:5 - They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.”
Leviticus 4:11-12 – But the skin of the bull and all its flesh, with its head, its legs, its entrails, and its dung—all the rest of the bull—he shall carry outside the camp to a clean place, to the ash heap, and shall burn it up on a fire of wood. On the ash heap it shall be burned up.
Luke 9:23 - And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
Application:
· The earthly tabernacle was only a lesser copy of the heavenly pattern shown to Moses.
· Jesus was crucified outside Jerusalem just like the hide of the sin offering was taken outside the camp
· Going to Him outside the camp means leaving behind the love of this world and desire for its approval and embracing the reproach of Christ
· Am I willing to deny personal control over my life? Am I willing to make a commitment that may lead to reproach or death? Am I willing to follow the example and teachings of Jesus?
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Yesterday
Hebrews 13:8-9 - Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.
Hebrews 2:2-4 - For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
Hebrews 9:8-10 - By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing (which is symbolic for the present age). According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.
Application:
· Jesus Christ is eternally trustworthy as son of God as He was active in creation (yesterday), as He offers salvation (today) and as He will reign in heaven (forever).
· Jesus first announced this salvation. Those who heard assured and confirmed it.
· Strange teachings of old were done away with at the cross and must not be revived
· I have been reformed. Following the Mosaic law cannot clear my conscience. I need Christ.
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Hebrews 2:2-4 - For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
Hebrews 9:8-10 - By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing (which is symbolic for the present age). According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.
Application:
· Jesus Christ is eternally trustworthy as son of God as He was active in creation (yesterday), as He offers salvation (today) and as He will reign in heaven (forever).
· Jesus first announced this salvation. Those who heard assured and confirmed it.
· Strange teachings of old were done away with at the cross and must not be revived
· I have been reformed. Following the Mosaic law cannot clear my conscience. I need Christ.
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Leaders Who Spoke The Word Of God
Hebrews 13:6-7,17 - So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith…Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 6:11-12 - And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Hebrews 2:2-4 - For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
Ephesians 5:1 - Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 – And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Application:
· Obedience to my leaders will benefit me since my soul will be cared for and it will create joy for my leaders
· Do I imitate the faith of my leaders?
· If the Mosaic law came with retribution for failure to obey, then surely the Lord’s salvation comes with more dangerous retribution if I neglect it
· Do I have a forgiving spirit? Do I act just as my Lord did?
· Suffering affliction is normal for those destined to be saved at the end.
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Hebrews 6:11-12 - And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Hebrews 2:2-4 - For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
Ephesians 5:1 - Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 – And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Application:
· Obedience to my leaders will benefit me since my soul will be cared for and it will create joy for my leaders
· Do I imitate the faith of my leaders?
· If the Mosaic law came with retribution for failure to obey, then surely the Lord’s salvation comes with more dangerous retribution if I neglect it
· Do I have a forgiving spirit? Do I act just as my Lord did?
· Suffering affliction is normal for those destined to be saved at the end.
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Love Of Money
Hebrews 13:5 - Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Joshua 1:5 - No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Application:
· Do I trust in the Lord and obey Him? If I do, I will be victorious despite many obstacles
· The Lord directs and sustains me. He will not leave me or forsake me.
· I can do everything pleasing to God if I am obedient to Him, serve Him and serve others
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Joshua 1:5 - No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Application:
· Do I trust in the Lord and obey Him? If I do, I will be victorious despite many obstacles
· The Lord directs and sustains me. He will not leave me or forsake me.
· I can do everything pleasing to God if I am obedient to Him, serve Him and serve others
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Monday, May 7, 2012
Remember Those In Prison And Those Who Are Mistreated
Hebrews 13:3-4 - Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the… immoral and adulterous.
Hebrews 10:32-33 - But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.
1 Corinthians 12:26 - If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Application:
· Do I suffer loss and persecution unflinchingly? Am I deeply concerned for others?
· In the body of Christ, if one Christian suffers, all the Christians are affected
· People who engage in the practices of 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 are explicitly excluded from God’s kingdom
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Hebrews 10:32-33 - But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.
1 Corinthians 12:26 - If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Application:
· Do I suffer loss and persecution unflinchingly? Am I deeply concerned for others?
· In the body of Christ, if one Christian suffers, all the Christians are affected
· People who engage in the practices of 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 are explicitly excluded from God’s kingdom
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
No Further Word Be Spoken To Them
Hebrews 12:17-21 - For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears. For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.” Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.”
Exodus 20:18-19 - Now when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die.”
Deuteronomy 9:19 - For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure that the Lord bore against you, so that he was ready to destroy you. But the Lord listened to me that time also.
Application:
· Do I think of compromising my faith in order to gain relief from persecution? Am I willing to trade my spiritual birthright for temporary ease in this world?
· Jesus Christ is my Mediator who stands between God and me
· Israel survived because of Moses intercessory prayer
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
Exodus 20:18-19 - Now when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die.”
Deuteronomy 9:19 - For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure that the Lord bore against you, so that he was ready to destroy you. But the Lord listened to me that time also.
Application:
· Do I think of compromising my faith in order to gain relief from persecution? Am I willing to trade my spiritual birthright for temporary ease in this world?
· Jesus Christ is my Mediator who stands between God and me
· Israel survived because of Moses intercessory prayer
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
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