Hebrews 6

1-3 So come on, let’s leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. Grow up in Christ. The basic foundational truths are…

Hebrews 7

Melchizedek, Priest of God 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his…

Hebrews 8

A New Plan with Israel 1-2 In essence, we have just such a high priest: authoritative right alongside God, conducting worship in the one true sanctuary built by God. 3-5…

Hebrews 9

A Visible Parable 1-5 That first plan contained directions for worship, and a specially designed place of worship. A large outer tent was set up. The lampstand, the table, and…

Hebrews 10

The Sacrifice of Jesus 1-10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. Since that old “law plan” wasn’t complete in itself, it…

Hebrews 11

Faith in What We Don’t See 1-2 The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth…

Hebrews 12

Discipline in a Long-Distance Race 1-3 Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on…

Hebrews 13

Jesus Doesn’t Change 1-4 Stay on good terms with each other, held together by love. Be ready with a meal or a bed when it’s needed. Why, some have extended…

Philemon 1

1-3 I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this…

Titus 1

1-4 I, Paul, am God’s slave and Christ’s agent for promoting the faith among God’s chosen people, getting out the accurate word on God and how to respond rightly to…