Hebrews 10:22 Yesterday we looked at the first part of this verse: “Let us draw near to God.” But how? Although He always hears us and we can always draw near to Him, sometimes our experience of drawing near to Him isn’t the joy and delight that we know it should be. The rest of the verse helps us. First … More Devotional for 31 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v22 part 2 – a pure heart
Hebrews 10:19-22 part 2 Yesterday we saw that we have confidence to enter the most holy place (into God’s presence). These verses use the illustration of the tabernacle in the wilderness where the sacrifices were made in the Old Testament. The high priest could only go in once a year on the Day of Atonement, to sprinkle the … More Devotional for 27 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v19-22 part 2 – by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 10:19-22 This passage is about entering into the presence of God. Before we look at it, it would be good just to pause and think for a moment… You and I can enter into the presence of Almighty God! This is truly amazing. We are sinners and He is holy. We are unrighteous and He is righteous. We … More Devotional for 26 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v19-22 – Confidence to enter
Hebrews 10:17-18 Verse 17 is another quote from the new covenant promise in Jeremiah 31. God says, “I will remember their sins and lawless needs no more.” God, even though He knows all things, has put our sins away from Himself. He does not bring our sins to His mind, He does not treat His people as … More Devotional for 24 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v17-18 – sins remembered no more
Hebrews 10:14 I’m sure you have heard the phrase “no-one is perfect.” As human beings we fall short, even of our own standards. But we can become casual and not care about mistakes or sin. On the other hand, some people try to be perfect all the time and are terribly distressed if they fail at something. … More Daily Devotional for 22 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v14 – Perfected forever
Hebrews 10:11-13 Last time we looked at the good news of Jesus coming again. But what about here and now, while we are waiting for His coming? Will we make it? Will we really be welcomed into glory on that day? Yes! The book of Hebrews gives assurance and again and again about how completely secure God’s people. Eternal … More Daily Devotional for 19 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v11-13 – One sacrifice
Hebrews 9:27-28 Covid has shown the whole world the reality and certainty of death for everyone. In the West especially, we have so much medicine that many people try and delay death, but we cannot. It is a result of the fall of man that we looked at a few months ago (Gen 2:17) and, as it … More Daily Devotional for 16 October 2020 – Hebrews 9v27-28 – Death and judgement
Hebrews 9:26 Living in this world, we face a daily battle with temptation and sin. God is perfect and holy; we are not. We fall short every day. What do we do? Many people ignore their sins; we pretend that they are not there, we don’t think about them, but we live lives that are compromised and cold. We … More Daily Devotional for 15 October 2020 – Hebrews 9v26 – Once for all
Hebrews 7:25 Yesterday, from verse 24, we saw that Jesus is always there; He is always our High Priest. He is (from Proverbs 18:24) always the friend that sticks closer than a brother. Today’s verse shows us the result of Him always being our High Priest. It says: “Consequently” (or “therefore”), “He is able to save to the uttermost” … More Daily Devotional for 13 October 2020 – Hebrews 7v25 – He is able to save completely
Hebrews 7:24 On Saturday, we saw that Jesus is the friend that sticks closer than a brother. People are going to let us down but He never will. One of the reasons that He will never let us down is that He is forever. Even those closest to us will not be with us forever, … More Daily Devotional for 12 October 2020 – Our permanent priest
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