The Fearful Thing: Understanding Willful Sin and Our Relationship with GodIn Hebrews chapter 10, we find a powerful message about what it means to be the church and the serious consequences of willful sin. The church isn't just a building, it's the body of Christ. If we aren't actively participating as members of this body, we're willfully sinning against God.What Does It Mean to Tread Underfoot t...  Read More

Trusting God's Leading: Lessons from Abraham's JourneyAbraham's journey of faith offers powerful insights into how we should trust God's leading in our lives. When we examine Genesis 13, we see Abraham at a pivotal moment after returning from Egypt with his nephew Lot. Their wealth had increased so much that they could no longer dwell in the same place, leading to a separation that would reveal th...  Read More

Holding Fast to Our Faith: The Importance of Being the ChurchIn Hebrews 10:23-26, we find a powerful message about what it truly means to be the church. It's not just about attending a building on Sunday mornings, it's about being an active, engaged member of the body of Christ.What Does It Mean to "Hold Fast" to Our Faith?"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for he is f...  Read More

Taste & See“O taste and see that the LORD is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”Psalm 34:8Last Night I made some savory chicken breast on the grill and a huge batch of mixed veggies that were seasoned to perfection. You see the whole family was home for supper, my kids, their sigs, and their kids...it’s some of my favorite times on earth! Now I knew that the adults all loved the food t...  Read More

How Long Will You Waver Between Two Opinions? Lessons from Elijah on Mount CarmelIn 1 Kings 18, we find one of the most dramatic showdowns in biblical history. Elijah confronts the people of Israel with a challenging question: "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." The people's response? Complete silence.This silence speaks v...  Read More

Choices That Shape Our Faith: Lessons from Abraham and LotIn Genesis 13, we find Abraham and Lot at a pivotal moment that reveals profound truths about faith, choices, and their consequences. After returning from Egypt, both men faced a decision that would dramatically alter their futures.When Prosperity Creates ProblemsAbraham and Lot had both accumulated significant wealth - cattle, silver, gold...  Read More

The Finality of Christ's Sacrifice: Understanding Hebrews 9:16-28In Hebrews 9:16-28, we find one of the most profound explanations of Christ's sacrifice and its eternal significance. This passage reveals why Jesus' death was not just another religious ritual but the definitive act that forever changed humanity's relationship with God.Why Is Blood Necessary for Forgiveness?The author of Hebrews mak...  Read More

When Faith Meets Fear: Lessons from Abraham's Detour to EgyptWe all face moments when our faith is tested. Those critical junctures where what we believe collides with what we fear can define our spiritual journey. Abraham (then called Abram) experienced such a crisis when famine struck the very land God had promised him.The Crisis of Faith: When Circumstances Challenge Our TrustIn Genesis 12, we ...  Read More

The Better Sanctuary: Understanding Christ's PriesthoodIn the Old Testament, the Israelites depended on yearly sacrifices to maintain a clear conscience before God. But these sacrifices were never enough. They had to continually offer sin offerings, free will offerings, and wave offerings to maintain their relationship with God. This system of rituals eventually became tiresome and lost its relati...  Read More

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Answering God's Call: Lessons from Abraham's JourneyAbraham's story begins in Genesis 12, where God calls him to leave his homeland and journey to an unknown destination. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of God's relationship with the man who would become known as the father of faith.What was God's call to Abraham?God's call to Abraham was direct and life-changing: "Get out of your country,...  Read More

Understanding the True Tabernacle: Lessons from Hebrews 8In Hebrews 8, we find a powerful summary of everything discussed in the previous seven chapters. The author begins by saying, "Now of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum," indicating that he's about to explain the core message of his letter.Who is our High Priest and where does He minister?Our High Priest, Jesus Christ, is descr...  Read More