Monthly Archives: August 2023

the time of the correction

20230821 the time of the correction. Hebrews 9:1-10 (JDV) Hebrews 9:1 Now the first covenant also had regulations for ministry and an earthly sacred place.Hebrews 9:2 You see, a tabernacle was constructed, and in the first room, which is called … Continue reading

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the real thing

20230820 the real thing Hebrews 8:1-13 (JDV) Hebrews 8:1 But the main point of these sayings is: We have this kind of high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the sky,Hebrews … Continue reading

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once for all time

20230819 once for all time Hebrews 7:15-28 (JDV) Hebrews 7:15 And this becomes clearer if another priest like Melchizedek appears,Hebrews 7:16 who did not become a priest based on a legal regulation about physical descent but based on the power … Continue reading

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Melchizedek

20230818 Melchizedek Hebrews 7:1-14 (JDV) Hebrews 7:1 You see, this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, met Abraham and blessed him as he returned from defeating the kings,Hebrews 7:2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. … Continue reading

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reasons to be secure

20230817 reasons to be secure Hebrews 6:13-20 (JDV) Hebrews 6:13 You see, when God made a promise to Abraham since he had no one greater to swear by, he swore by himself:Hebrews 6:14 I will indeed bless you, and I … Continue reading

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leaving the foundation

20230816 leaving the foundation Hebrews 6:1-12 (JDV) Hebrews 6:1 Therefore, let us let go of the first word about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and faith focused on God,Hebrews … Continue reading

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we must be weaned

20230815 we must be weaned Hebrews 5:11-14 (JDV) Hebrews 5:11 We have a great deal to say about this, and it is hard to explain since you have become too lazy to understand.Hebrews 5:12 And you see, by this time … Continue reading

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the source of permanent salvation

20230814 the source of permanent salvation Hebrews 5:1-10 (JDV) Hebrews 5:1 You see, every high priest taken from among humans is appointed in matters pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for failures.Hebrews 5:2 He … Continue reading

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boldly go

20230813 boldly go Hebrews 4:14-16 (JDV) Hebrews 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the sky – Jesus the Son of God – let us hold fast to our confession.Hebrews 4:15 You see, we … Continue reading

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the rest grace provides

20230812 the rest grace provides Hebrews 4:1-13 (JDV) Hebrews 4:1 Therefore, since the promise to enter his rest remains, let us stay in fear so that none of you will seem to have fallen short.Hebrews 4:2 You see, we also … Continue reading

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