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Have assumptions become part of your faith without you realizing it? Hebrews 7 introduces Melchizedek, a priest and king whose story raises questions Scripture does not fully answer. But the chapter directs our attention to something greater: the permanent priesthood of Jesus and the better hope through which we draw near to God.

Abraham’s gift to Melchizedek also raises an important question: does his example establish a requirement for Christians to give ten percent to a local church? We examine the difference between learning from a biblical example and turning that example into a religious rule.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we continue our chronological study through the New Testament in 2026, one chapter at a time, with Hebrews 7 explained.

In this Bible study, we explore:

• What Scripture reveals about Melchizedek—and the gaps we sometimes fill with assumptions.
• Abraham’s tenth and the principle of giving back to God.
• Why Melchizedek’s priesthood was not based on genealogy.
• What the Levitical priesthood could not bring to completion.
• Jesus’ priesthood through the power of an indestructible life.
• The better hope and better covenant we have through Jesus.
• Jesus’ ongoing intercession and His ability to save to the uttermost.

Our confidence rests in what Jesus has accomplished. He holds His priesthood permanently, and through Him we can draw near to God.

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Is the goal of the Christian faith simply to get saved and go to heaven someday? Hebrews 6 calls believers to leave the elementary teaching about Christ and press on to maturity. Faith in Jesus is the foundation, but God expects us to grow.

This chapter also contains a serious warning about falling away—and strong encouragement to hold firmly to God’s promises. Our hope rests on His faithfulness and on Jesus, our eternal High Priest, who entered God’s presence as a forerunner for us.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we continue our chronological study through the New Testament in 2026, one chapter at a time, with Hebrews 6 explained.

In this Bible study, we explore:

• Why salvation is the beginning of our growth.
• The elementary teachings listed in Hebrews 6:1–2.
• Our dependence on God as we mature.
• The warning about falling away in Hebrews 6:4–6.
• What fruitful land teaches us about our lives.
• Continuing in love, service, faith, and patience.
• God’s promise and oath to Abraham.
• Hope as an anchor for the soul.
• Jesus as our forerunner and High Priest forever.

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What could be more important than going to heaven?

Have you been believing in Jesus for years but still learning the same basic lessons? Hebrews 5 gives believers a challenging correction: “By this time you ought to be teachers.” Faith in Jesus is a beginning, but God expects us to grow.

This chapter also introduces Jesus as our High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek. His suffering, obedience, and priesthood lead into a direct challenge for us: move beyond milk, receive solid food, and develop discernment through constant practice.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we continue our chronological study through the New Testament in 2026, one chapter at a time, with Hebrews 5 explained.

In this Bible study, we explore:

• The role of a high priest and why God appoints him.
• Jesus as High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
• Melchizedek as king of righteousness and king of peace.
• Jesus’ prayers, suffering, and obedience.
• Eternal salvation and the call to obey Jesus.
• Why believers are expected to become capable of teaching others.
• The difference between spiritual milk and solid food.
• Training our discernment to distinguish good from evil.

Are we growing in our understanding and obedience, or simply repeating the same lessons year after year?

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What does it mean to enter into God’s rest—and why does Hebrews warn us not to miss it? Hearing the good news is not enough. Hebrews 4 calls us to respond with faith instead of hardening our hearts.

When worry takes over and complaining replaces gratitude, we need to turn our attention back to God. This chapter brings both a serious warning against disobedience and a powerful invitation: draw near to God’s throne of grace, where we can receive mercy and help in our time of need.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we continue our chronological study through the New Testament in 2026, one chapter at a time, with Hebrews 4 explained. We explore God’s rest, Israel’s wilderness example, the Word that exposes our hearts, and Jesus our great High Priest.

In this Bible study, we explore:

Hearing God’s message and responding with faith.

Trusting God with our circumstances today.

The Sabbath rest that remains for God’s people.

The warning against hardening our hearts.

Joshua, the promised land, and the promise of another rest.

How God’s living and active Word reveals our thoughts and intentions.

Why Jesus understands our weaknesses.

Approaching the throne of grace with confidence.

God is not asking us to clean ourselves up before coming to Him. He invites us to humble ourselves, depend on Him, and receive the help only He can give.

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What should concern Christians most—the future of the world, or the condition of our own hearts? Hebrews 3 gives believers a serious warning: take care that an unbelieving heart does not lead you away from the living God.

Sin can deceive us. Our hearts can grow hard. That’s why this chapter calls us to consider Jesus, hold firmly to our confidence in Him, and encourage one another every day.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we continue our chronological study through the New Testament, one chapter at a time, with Hebrews 3 explained. We examine why Jesus deserves greater glory than Moses and what Israel’s rebellion in the wilderness teaches us about faith, obedience, and perseverance.

In this Bible study, we explore:
- Why Hebrews calls us to consider Jesus.
- How Jesus is greater than Moses.
- Moses as a faithful servant and Jesus as the Son.
- The importance of “if” in the call to hold firmly to our hope.
- The warning against developing an unbelieving heart.
- How the deceitfulness of sin hardens us.
- Why daily encouragement and Christian community matter.
- What kept Israel from entering God’s rest.
When God convicts us, how do we respond? This chapter challenges us to listen, submit to Him, and stay connected with believers who will tell us the truth.

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Why did Jesus have to become human? Hebrews 2 connects His humanity, suffering, and death with our salvation—and gives a warning we cannot afford to ignore: “How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?”

Neglect doesn’t always look like openly rejecting Jesus. It can happen as the cares of life slowly draw our attention and affection away from Him.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we continue our chronological journey through the New Testament with Hebrews 2 explained, exploring why Jesus shared in flesh and blood and how His suffering equips Him to help us in ours.

In this Bible study, we explore:
- The warning to pay attention so we do not drift away.
- What it means to neglect salvation.
- God’s witness through signs, wonders, and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
- Why Jesus became human and was made lower than the angels for a little while.
- Jesus’ authority when the world still appears out of control.
- What being made “perfect through suffering” means.
- How Jesus’ suffering provides an example for believers.
- His victory over the devil and His help when we suffer.
Keep your attention on Jesus. Remember the value of what He has done, and learn to turn to Him for help.

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Who is Jesus - an angel, a prophet, an important historical figure, or the Son of God? If you’ve heard His name but aren’t sure what to believe about Him, Hebrews 1 addresses that question directly.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we explore how Hebrews introduces Jesus: the One through whom God created the world, the exact imprint of God’s nature, and the Son whose authority is greater than the angels.

As we continue studying the New Testament one chapter at a time, this message is especially for people who don’t yet know Jesus personally and want to understand what Scripture says about Him.

In this study of Hebrews 1 explained, we explore:

• How God spoke through the prophets and then through His Son.
• Jesus’ role in creation and His power to uphold the universe.
• Why Hebrews distinguishes Jesus from the angels.
• What the Old Testament passages quoted in Hebrews reveal about the Son.
• What it means for Jesus to sit at God’s right hand.
• David’s personal experience of being changed by reading Scripture.
• An invitation to seek Jesus and begin a relationship with Him.

The chapter presents Jesus as more than someone to learn about. This message invites you to consider His identity, His authority, and His love for you.

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What does the Bible actually teach about church elders, pastors, and spiritual authority? Does 1 Peter 5 support the traditional church leadership structure, or does Peter describe something different?

In 1 Peter 5, Peter instructs elders to shepherd God's people willingly, without seeking financial gain or exercising control over others. But here's what many Christians overlook: Peter tells elders to shepherd the flock among them, not to dominate those beneath them.

In this episode of the Bible In Order Podcast, we continue our chronological journey through the New Testament, examining 1 Peter 5 and what it teaches about spiritual maturity, servant leadership, humility, and faithfulness.

In this Bible study, we explore:

What the Greek word presbyteros reveals about the meaning of "elder."

The relationship between elders, overseers, and bishops.

Why Peter warns against domineering church leadership.

The difference between serving willingly and exercising authority for personal gain.

What it means to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand.

How believers can resist Satan's accusations through faith in Christ.

Why Christian suffering must be understood in light of eternity.

This chapter challenges us to examine what biblical leadership really looks like and reminds us that our ultimate reward is not found in status, influence, or recognition in this life, but in the eternal glory promised through Jesus Christ.

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What if suffering for Christ isn't a sign that something has gone wrong, but part of what it means to follow Him?

Many Christians are taught that enough faith will protect them from suffering, hardship, and difficulty. But does Scripture actually teach that? In 1 Peter 4, we discover a very different message about suffering, spiritual maturity, and what it means to live faithfully for Jesus Christ.

In this chapter of our chronological New Testament study, we examine Peter's instruction to arm ourselves with the same way of thinking as Christ. We also address the dangers of false doctrine, prosperity preaching, and interpreting isolated Bible verses without considering the full counsel of God's Word.

In this Bible study, we explore:

Why Christians should expect suffering rather than be surprised by it

How God uses suffering to transform believers into the character of Jesus Christ

Why prosperity teachings can distort the message of Scripture

What Luke 6:38 teaches when understood in context

What it means to live with eternity in view

How believers should love, serve, and encourage one another

Why judgment begins at the household of God

The call to separate from worldly practices that have infiltrated the church

Peter reminds us that following Jesus requires more than simply believing the right things. It requires a willingness to deny the flesh, remain faithful through trials, and live for the glory of God.

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Why can Christians read the same Bible, study the same verses, and arrive at completely different interpretations? And how can we know whether we're understanding Scripture correctly?

In 1 Peter 3 explained, we encounter several of Christianity's most debated passages: wives submitting to husbands, the meaning of a gentle and quiet spirit, suffering for righteousness, Jesus preaching to spirits in prison, and Peter's statement that baptism saves us.

But what happens when we stop examining individual verses in isolation and begin comparing Scripture with Scripture?

Peter's instructions about marriage cannot be separated from his earlier teaching about submission and following the example of Jesus. Likewise, his teaching about suffering, baptism, and salvation must be understood within the greater context of God's Word.

Throughout this chapter, we discover that spiritual maturity requires more than knowing what the Bible says. It requires humility, discernment, a willingness to be corrected, and a genuine relationship with God.

In this episode:

What biblical submission really means—and what it doesn't mean.

Why Peter tells women to focus on inward beauty rather than outward appearance.

What Sarah and Abigail teach us about submission, courage, and trusting God.

How husbands are instructed to honor and understand their wives.

Why humility and unity are essential to spiritual maturity.

What it means to suffer for righteousness' sake.

How to give a genuine defense for the hope we have in Christ.

Who the spirits in prison might be in 1 Peter 3:19.

What Peter means when he says baptism saves us.

Why Jesus remains at the right hand of God until His return.

The greater lesson: We should never become so confident in our own understanding that we are unwilling to let God's Word correct us.

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