20120415 When we go through pain and suffering, we usually have friends coming to us telling us that they understand how we feel. But do they really? You wonder. Well, there is one person who has gone through every single emotion and trial that people… Read More »Our Great High Priest
20120408 Taking quizzes and tests to see what your personality is like or even how well the fit is between employer and potential employee is now familiar to us. Many firms are even coming up with “talent assessment” tools to determine if the candidates are… Read More »The Sword Of The Spirit
20120401 What is Rest? Is it merely the stopping of work, relaxation of our physical bodies, the unburdening of our minds or the emptying of our assignment/ activity schedules? God’s rest has several meanings in the Bible but, in the context of Hebrews 4, one… Read More »God's Rest – Here and Now
20120325 The writer of Hebrews considers “God’s Rest” to be a serious matter that needed teaching and reminder – see Heb. 3:7, 15; 4:7. He gives a stern warning with a serious consequence: not to enter “God’s Rest” is a disqualification to be avoided. No… Read More »God's Rest
20120318 The writer of Hebrews warned believers in chapter 3 against having sinful and unbelieving hearts because such a turning away from faith would incur God’s wrath. Instead we turn our eyes on Jesus as the pioneer and perfecter of faith in a way that… Read More »Partakers of Christ
20120311 God was angry with the generation of Israelites that went astray. He had freed them from their bondage in Egypt and they had witnessed His miraculous deliverance from slavery. Yet their hearts were rebellious and stubborn – a stiff-necked people. They provoked and tried… Read More »Trust in God
20120304 The author of the book of Hebrews focused his teaching in Heb. 3:1-6 to start with us and end with us. We are referred to as “holy brothers and sisters” who share the highest of God’s heavenly calling. Why such an honourable and distinguished… Read More »Jesus Superior Over Moses
20120226 Normally, when you address someone as a “brother or sister” who is not of the same biological root, it implies that – he/she is special whether through legal means such as an adoption or “god-fathering” or some other unique relationship. Through family relationship, ties… Read More »Family of God
20120219 The modern image of a leader, king or commander brings to mind a top-down structure where generals issue instructions to their troops from the comfort of their air conditioned command-centre. Centuries ago however, leaders would lead their men into the frontline of battles –… Read More »Jesus – Our Leader
20120212 In God’s plan to redeem mankind, Jesus Christ is the central figure. God placed Him in charge of everything and He will ultimately rule over everything – “… you crowned Him with glory and honour and put everything under His feet” (Heb. 2:7- 8).… Read More »The King of Kings
