Category Archives: atonement

disciples: absent

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 15.  The disciples are conspicuously absent from the narrative in this chapter, although they have a prominent place everywhere else.  They are not there in this chapter to speak up for Jesus when he is being accused and mocked … Continue reading →

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only Jesus: great shepherd of God’s flock

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Hebrews 13:20-25.  In his benediction, the author of Hebrews asks his readers to bear with his word of exhortation.  He hopes to be able to visit those to whom he has written, but if not, trusts that God would use … Continue reading →

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only Jesus: securer of God’s redemption

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Hebrews 9:11-10:18.  Jesus has done for us what no other could do.  He recognized that he was born to die on that cross, and that his death could do what all the prayers, ceremonies and sacrifices could never do.  By … Continue reading →

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only Jesus: access to God’s presence

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Hebrews 8:1-9:10.  God had revealed a pattern in the old Jerusalem temple that predicted what Jesus has now accomplished for us in the heavenly temple.  Under the old covenant, access to the presence of God was restricted.  Only the priests … Continue reading →

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