Acts 26:27-28:10 Paul’s Journey to Rome
“Men, you should have listened to me …” God told Paul that he would testify about Him in Rome, and to Caesar. But the way to Rome was paved with difficulty, even across the Mediterranean Sea. This portion of Scripture chronicles that journey.
Micah 7:1-9 Trouble In Israel
“The godly have perished from the earth.” have you ever wondered what it is like to live under ungodly rulers? Rulers who take bribes, collude together for their own enrichment at great cost to the people? Here is a description of the evil days of Israel before God sent judgment on them.
Acts 25:1-26:29 Paul in Court with Festus and Agrippa
Paul is not only a master of Theology, he has an acute knowledge of Roman law and procedure. In this episode he maneuvers the court to get him to Rome in fulfillment of the declaration of Jesus in Acts 23:11. It is amusing to watch him manipulate the courts in his favor.
Hebrews 10:19-25 Entering The Holy Places
With this passage the author begins the practical portion of the letter. First, we need to understand that because of Christ we now have confidence to enter the holy places, to enter the presence of God. Nothing in Judaism can prepare a person for this privilege.
Micah 6:1-16 What Does The Lord Require Of You?
In the midst of gross national sin and immorality, not unlike what we see in our world today, the question is asked, “What do I have to do to please the Lord?” The answer is surprisingly simple, but astonishingly difficult.
Acts 22:30-24:27 From Jerusalem to Caesarea
Paul confronts his accusers in Jerusalem and violence breaks out (again). The Roman Tribune, needing to save Paul, sends him to the Governor, Felix, in Caesarea. Felix calls a court, sort of, to hear the case, but decides to postpone it for another day. Lots of intrigue in this story!
Hebrews 10:1-18 Sanctified, Once For All?
With this portion of the letter, the author brings the doctrinal portion to a close. He sims up the superiority of the Messiah over all things related to the “First” covenant; in doing so, he once again stress the “once for all” benefit to the believer from the work of the Messiah.
Hebrews 9:15-28 Our Eternal Inheritance
This portion of Scripture has enough material for a bunch of sermons. The relationship between the Old and new Covenants; the role of the Mediator/Messiah/High Priest and the believer, and the significance of our “eternal inheritance.”
Micah 5:1-15 The First and Second Advent of the Messiah
In this chapter we have prophecies of both the birth and the return as King of the Messiah. This is a good example of what is called the “Mountain Peaks of Prophecy.” What was understood to be the prophecy of one event is actually two separated by a few thousand years, so far. It is […]
Hebrews 9:6-14 Jesus the High Priest
Is Jesus a better High Priest? Why is that true? This is a very good study written by the author of Hebrews defending why Jesus is the Great High Priest.
