Have you thought about the role of angels in our lives? Although we don’t see the angels in the invisible realm, they are just as real as the invisible air we breathe. In the book of Hebrews, the Lord gives us insight into the relationship between angels and man. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits …
The writer of Hebrews warned: don’t go with the flow. The readers of the letter were under persecution to return to Judaism. They wouldn’t have oppression from the government or their Jewish family if they returned to Mosaic law. It would be easy to go with the flow and avoid persecution. The writer had just …
Who are angels? What is their purpose in the Kingdom of God? Hebrews gives us insight into the purpose and ministry of angels. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. [1] God created angels who are different from human beings to minister to those who one day …
Jesus is greater than angels because He is God. John 1:1 In the beginning the Word (Jesus) already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. [1] Angels are mighty and fantastic, but the …
Jesus cleanses us from our sins as we place our faith in Him and ask for forgiveness. To cleanse is to wash and clean something dirty. Our sins make us unclean. But we become a new person when God forgives us and the Holy Spirit comes to live inside us. 1 John 1:7 But if we …
The author of Hebrews begins the letter by reminding the readers that God speaks in various ways. Hebrews 1:1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.[1] These people knew Scripture and would remember Isaiah 6 and how God had called Isaiah through a vision. God met …
Who were the Hebrews? Hebrews is another name for the Jews. It appears that this letter was written to Jewish Christians to encourage them in the faith. The Roman Empire sanctioned the Jewish religion but not Christianity. Thus, the government persecuted Christians. Also, the Jewish believer probably had unbelieving relatives who wanted them to return …
Angels are amazing and give us a glimpse into the spiritual realm we don’t usually see. Have you ever encountered an angel? This is an interesting question because, as believers, we meet angels regularly, although we may not be aware of it. We can’t see angels unless they make themselves visible, but that does not …
Telling others what God has done is a powerful testimony of the Lord working in your life. In what way has the Lord worked in your life that you could share? When my mother passed away, I gave the message at the funeral. My sermon included a call to salvation at the end. With every …
Faith gives us peace. That’s the beautiful thing about having a relationship with Jesus, our Savior. Life has many twists and turns. When life is difficult, the Lord can give me a sense of peace no matter what is going on in my life. You may have experienced this sense of peace at a difficult …