vv. 1-13 In Hebrews 8 we have a synopsis of the new covenant in prophetic form. Since the new covenant is true Christianity, this passage, although not exhaustive, sums up the essence of what it means to be a Christian. […] Let us consider what the new covenant is. It is, as expressed above, grounded [...]

Submitted by Eunice Kim, Gracepoint Riverside Reflect on the fact that Jesus “is able to save completely those who come to God through him” and that “he always lives to intercede” for me.  What perspective does this provide for me in my fight against sin? It fills me with gratitude once again to think about [...]

vv.1-2 Following a common exegetical practice known as “argument from silence,” the author capitalizes on Genesis 14’s lack of any reference to Melchizedek’s ancestry, birth, or death. His point is not that Melchizedek exists as some form of supernatural being. Rather, he focuses on the details of what the narrative does and does not say. [...]

Submitted by Timothy Rhee, Gracepoint Minneapolis Hebrews 6:4-8 How is the rejection of Christ by those who have been enlightened “crucifying…the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace”? Those who reject Christ after they have been enlightened are in a sense “crucifying the Son of God all over again and [...]

vv.1-3: “Although the writer has accused the readers of immaturity and has insisted that solid food is for the mature (5:14), he intends to feed them solid food so that they might go on to maturity (lit. ‘be borne along to maturity’)! They need the insight and commitment that solid food can bring. When he [...]

Submitted by Jonathan Chou, Gracepoint Berkeley What can I learn from the fact that even Jesus “offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death”? Jesus’ suffering and prayers set for me an example of how to pray fervently, how to humble myself before God [...]

vv.1-4 “Certain qualifications for high-priesthood under the old covenant are highlighted here as a basis for explaining more fully how Jesus can be the high priest of the new covenant. High priests were selected and appointed to act as mediators between the people of Israel and God. They were to represent them in matters related [...]

Suggested Instructions Read the assigned passage for the day, memorize the given memory verse for each day and answer the reflection question provided.  Click here to download the DT Packet. Daily Devotion and Bible Reading Plan Monday              8/30                        Hebrews 5 Tuesday              8/31                        Hebrews 6 Wednesday        9/1                           Hebrews 7 Thursday            [...]

Suggested Instructions Read the assigned passage for the day, memorize the given memory verse for each day and answer the reflection question provided.  Click here to download the DT Packet. Daily Devotion and Bible Reading Plan Monday              8/30                        Hebrews 5 Tuesday              8/31                        Hebrews 6 Wednesday        9/1                           Hebrews 7 Thursday            [...]

Submitted by Carol Chou, Gracepoint Berkeley What is the danger of hearing the word of God but not combining with faith? The danger of hearing the Word of God, but not combining it with faith is finding no value in what I hear and not entering God’s rest. Verses 2-3 say that believing is combining [...]