Arise and Abide

Reading from Hebrews 12:1-13 (NLT) ~God’s Discipline Proves His Love~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the discipline we experience and how God uses discipline to perfect our faith.

Reading from Hebrews 11:1-40 (NLT) ~Great Examples of Faith~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at walking in faith without fear.

Reading from Hebrews 10:19-39(NLT) ~A Call to Persevere~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at trust, truth, and God’s promises.

Reading from Hebrews 10:1-18(NLT) ~Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Not being able to focus on sin and be free from sin. Needing the sacrifice that bring about the forgiveness so the sins could be forgotten. Though Christ forgiveness can be extended to all.

Reading from Hebrews 9:1-28(NLT) ~Christ is Our High Priest~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the significance and meaning behind blood and the immeasurable value of Christ sacrifice for all. Christ being true to his promises.

Reading from Hebrews 8:1-13(NLT) ~Christ is Our High Priest~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Jesus being our High Priest. The gap the Old Covenant could not close. God’s law being written on our hearts. Surrendering to God to effect change in your life. The cloud by day and pillar of fire by night the Israelites followed could not create faith. Real growth starts small.

Reading from Hebrews 7:1-28(NLT) ~Melchizedek is Greater Than Abraham, Jesus is Like Melchizedek~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Jesus being our High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek. Why we need a priest. Being tied to our ancestral line and their actions.

Reading from Hebrews 6:13-20 (NLT) ~God’s Promises Bring Hope~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at God’s promise and oat to Abraham that came on the mountain right after Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac.

Reading from Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (NLT) ~A Call to Spiritual Growth~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at getting off spiritual milk and moving on to solid food. Repenting from acts that lead to death, faith in God, you are not among those who cannot be called back to repentance.

Reading from Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (NLT) ~Christ is Our High Priest~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Jesus as High Priest, learning obedience, and understanding our struggles.