Hebrews 6:9-20 A Word of Encouragement
After the warning in the previous verses that we looked at last week, the author now encourages them. Do not be sluggish, but be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. This is an interesting encouragement. Join us to hear the rest of the story.
Micah 1:1 Introduction to Micah
Micah was contemporary with Isaiah and Hosea and prophesied to both the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah). In this lesson we get a basic introduction to the world of Micah to set the stage for the remainder of the book.
Acts 19:11-20 The Seven Sons of Sceva
In my opinion, this is one of the most entertaining stories in the Book of Acts, if not in the whole of Scripture. The Name of Jesus is not a magical incantation as these men will learn. Why are there so many today who treat is as such?
Hebrews 6:4-8 Impossible to Repent
This passage of Scripture elicits a lot of disagreement among Bible Commentators. I will present my understanding of it, and the reason, in context, for my interpretation.
Acts 18:24-19:10 To Ephesus and Asia
A Jew named Apollos? We meet Apollos and remark on his humility. Paul travels to Ephesus during this, his third Missionary Journey. He stays there nearly three years with the result that the word of the Lord is carried to all the residents of Asia.
Hebrews 6:1-3 Beyond the Fundamentals
Why is it so important to get beyond the fundamentals of the faith? Why isn’t “just Judaism” (or the Old Testament) enough? In these few verses the author begins this discussion, and will continue it for a lengthy deliberation.
Hebrews 5:11-14 The Dull of Hearing
The author of Hebrews has to take a break from his main thesis here in order to tell the audience bluntly that they have lost their way and neglected the greater pursuit for the lowly one. Join us to examine whether we might be in the same danger.
Acts 18:1-23 Paul in Corinth
Leaving Athens, Paul gots to Corinth where he begins to reason in the Synagogue that Jesus is the Messiah. It is not long before trouble catches up to him again, so he moves next door and plants a church there. Paul stays more than 18 months building the church before returning to Antioch. This is […]
Philemon 1:23-24 What About Demas?
What happened to Demas? In verse 23 Demas is listed as a “fellow worker.” But in 2 Timothy 4:10 Paul notes that “Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica.” What happened?
Hebrews 5:1-10 Who Needs A Priest, And Why?
The author of Hebrews now explains why Jesus is greater than Aaron, the first High Priest of Israel. It begs the question among Protestants, Why do we need a priest? These verses begin to answer that question.
