The Book of Hebrews: 4:12-13 (NLT)

 

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The Book of Hebrews (NLT): This Book argues for the superiority of Jesus Christ over the Jewish law and traditions, showing that He is the ultimate high priest and the perfect sacrifice for sin. The author emphasizes the need for perseverance in faith, warning against falling away from the truth and encouraging the readers to hold fast to their faith in Christ. The Book of Hebrews is located in the New Testament containing 13 chapters and a total of 303 verses. 

 

Author: Attributed to the apostle Paul, but its true author is anonymous. 

 

Theme: The superiority of Jesus Christ as the ultimate revelation of God and the fulfillment of the Old Testament law and prophecies. The new covenant that Jesus brought is superior to the old covenant under the law and faith is superior.

 

Timeline: Believed to have been written between AD 60 and AD 70 before the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.

 

Structure: A New Testament letter written to Jewish Christians.

 

Recipients: Jewish Christians.

 

Importance: The book of Hebrews is considered authoritative scripture and provides important teachings on the person and work of Jesus Christ, as well as the superiority of faith and the new covenant over the old covenant. It is also considered profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, as stated in 2nd Timothy 4:16.

 

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Scripture Insights: 

 

Our Bible consists of 66 individual books separated into the Old Testament (39 books) and the New Testament (27 books). The Old Testament was historical and written to the Jewish people. It foretold the coming of the Messiah as well as many other prophecies that pertain to our lives today (Jews and Gentiles) and in the future. When Jesus came on the scene, He still lived under the Old Covenant, but He fulfilled everything regarding the law.  Jesus came to show God’s love for mankind and a pathway to full redemption from our sins and a close relationship with our heavenly Father.

 

When Jesus died on the cross, the thick temple veil that separated the Holy of Holies room from the Holy place room was torn in half from the top to the bottom. This symbolized that man could go directly to the Father through Jesus His Son for the forgiveness of sins and have a relationship with the Father.  The old ways under the Old Covenant were over. Jesus brought the New Covenant paid by His blood on the cross.

 

The Bible that we have today is not an ordinary book that we only read and study to learn the history of Judaism and Christianity and gather advice and words of wisdom. Its Words are living, powerful, and have energy to make changes. Jesus is called the Word (John 1) because He became flesh as a man. Jesus is alive today and His Words carry power. The Word reveals our true nature and character but gives us direction on transformation (Romans 12:2) so that we can live an extraordinary life through Jesus Christ.

 

The Word of God when preached or sung with the anointing can cut through the clutter of our minds and soul. Our soul consists of our mind/intellect, our will, and our emotions. Our spirit is the part of us that communicates with God (Proverbs 20:27). As we hear the Word, read the Word, or meditate on the Word, God’s Holy Spirit can speak to us and reveal truth to us. The worldly people that do not know Christ cannot receive because God’s Word is spiritually discerned. It is God’s Spirit that talks to our inner man or spirit. When we read our Bibles, we can ask the Holy Spirit to reveal His truth to us so that we grow in our faith. The Bible and preaching of the Word is foolishness to those that are of the world and are perishing (I Corinthians 1:18), but to us who know Christ,  it is the power of God.

 

Nothing is hidden from God, so why not share everything with Him. Let Him know how you feel, but go to His Word for help, strength, and encouragement. If you are feeling depressed go to His Word and find a scripture that will lift you up. If you are worried, go to the Word that says not to worry, but tell God everything and thank Him for the answer (Philippians 4:6). If you feel that your heart is not right (doubt, unbelief, complaining, bad emotions), then go to God who loves you so much, wants the best for you, and ask Him to help you in that area.

 

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Today's Prayer

 

Heavenly Father, I am grateful for the gift of Your powerful, active, and alive word that equips me to live victoriously each day. Your word gives me the strength to overcome the enemy and all his attacks, reminding me that I have authority through the power of the Holy Spirit to achieve great things with my life. Thank you for blessing me and allowing me to be a beacon of hope for those around me in Jesus name amen.

 

God Bless,

Dayne

 

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