A couple of readers have raised the question as to whether The Letter to the Hebrews is actually a letter at all. One of them asked, “What is the difference between a letter and an epistle?” That’s a good question. One thought Hebrews could be …
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Bible Gem 2024 – To Whom Was This Letter Sent and Why?
There is much debate as to who the recipients of the letter were and why it was sent. The Recipients Given the general nature of the title in Greek – ‘To the Jews’ – and the fact that the quotes from the Old Testament are …
Bible Gem 2030 – Jesus, This Son, is Far Superior Than The Angels
This shows that the Son is far greater than the angels, just as the name God gave him is greater than their names. Hebrews 1:4 We have examined the opening verses of the Letter to the Hebrews. I have dealt in depth with the strange …
Bible Gem 2031 – What Does The TANAKH Say? “My Son is Greater than Angels”
Our Focus Passage – Hebrews 1:5 to 2:18 Chapter 1 beginning with verse 5: 5 For to which of the angels did He ever say, “You are My Son,Today I have fathered You”? Psalm 2:7 And again, “I will be a Father to HimAnd He will be …
Bible Gem 2042 – Considering The Pieces of Hebrews 2 (Heb 2:1-18)
Chapter 2 2 1For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every violation and act of disobedience received a just punishment, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After …
Bible Gem 2054 – Crossing Chapter Boundaries – Time to Divide and Label the Text (Hebrews 3:1-5:14)
3. And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are partners with those called to heaven, think carefully about this Jesus whom we declare to be God’s messenger and High Priest. For he was faithful to God, who appointed him, just as …
Bible Gem 2055 – My Subdivisions and Titles for Hebrews 3:1-5:14
Jesus is Greater Than Moses And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are partners with those called to heaven, think carefully about this Jesus whom we declare to be God’s messenger and High Priest. For he was faithful to God, who …
Bible Gem 2056 – Jesus is Greater Than Moses
Jesus is Greater Than Moses And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are partners with those called to heaven, think carefully about this Jesus whom we declare to be God’s messenger and High Priest. For he was faithful to God, who …
Bible Gem 2057 – The Son is in Charge of the House; Moses was a Servant
Jesus is Greater Than Moses And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are partners with those called to heaven, think carefully about this Jesus whom we declare to be God’s messenger and High Priest. For he was faithful to God, who appointed him, just as Moses served faithfully when he was entrusted with God’s entire house. But Jesus deserves far more glory than Moses, just as a person …
Bible Gem 2058 – Israel Rebelled and Missed Entering Their Rest (Heb 3:7-19)
Israel Rebelled and Missed Entering Their Rest That is why the Holy Spirit says, “TODAY WHEN YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DON’T HARDEN YOUR HEARTS AS ISRAEL DID WHEN THEY REBELLED, WHEN THEY TESTED ME IN THE WILDERNESS. THERE YOUR ANCESTORS TESTED AND TRIED MY PATIENCE, …