The writer of the Epistles to the Hebrews tells us our calling is a heavenly calling, and we are constantly to have this reminder before us—that we are strangers and pilgrims in this world. Listen this week to Hear the Word of God as Rev. Eric Alexander helps us see that if you seek your heavenly homeland, you will transform the quality of our life here in this world.

Hebrews 3:1-4:13

Hebrews 3

In Chapter 3 of Hebrews, we find the author of the epistle writing to a people clearly in the midst of spiritual danger. They are at risk of a spiritual sickness overtaking them and incapacitating them. And they were, therefore, in great danger of slipping away. What is the answer to this kind of spiritual sickness? This week on Hear the Word of God, Eric Alexander tells us the medicine for the Hebrew Christians and us today is to apply Holy Scripture to the soul so we may enter God's rest.

Far from being the glorious figure God made, man is a tragic ruin. The world is meant to be subject to man, but we find man in bondage, subject to sin and death. The answer to this tragedy of man is found in the man Christ Jesus. All that God means for man to become that sin has robbed him of, he may become again in Jesus Christ. The man Christ Jesus became "a brother in adversity to us." Listen this week to Hear the Word of God as Rev. Eric Alexander addresses why Christ must be born as man.

Hebrews 2:10-18

There are warnings in Scripture about not being serious. We should not take the things of God lightly and be flippant in our attitude. Throughout Hebrews, you get this perfect biblical balance between encouragement and exhortation and hope on the one hand and, on the other hand, words of solemn warning about the consequences of turning back — a perfect biblical balance. If we do not take God and his salvation seriously, what things will we take seriously? In this episode of Hear the Word of God, Eric Alexander encourages us not to be careless in our attitude to the Word of God "lest we drift away from it."

Hebrews 2:1-9

The theme of Hebrews is the surpassing glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the heir of all things appointed by God. He is the one from whom all things have ultimately come because he is the creator of the world. He is the radiance of God's glory, the exact image of his nature, the upholder of the universe, the one who has provided purification for our sins. And he is seated now at the right hand of the majesty and high. In this episode of Hear the Word of God, Rev. Alexander takes us through Hebrews 1:4-14, discussing the theme of the superiority of the Lord Jesus Christ to the angels. Why all these verses devoted to angels? What are we to think about angels? Some sections of the early church were misled and confused about angels. Some in the Church today get sidetracked—whether by angels or some other distractions. Eric's message encourages us not to be diverted from the very anchor of our souls and to come to know him in all His fullness and glory.

Hebrews 1:4-14

Hebrews 1:1-3

God is not a God who delights in hiding Himself from His creatures; He wants to show Himself to them. And He has done so in various ways. The very creation itself is evidence that God is a God who wants to be known. The heavens declare the glory of God—the whole earth is full of His glory. But the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews is telling us that the supreme way God manifests Himself to men is by speaking. Not by creation, but by speaking—supremely and savingly because He is a speaking God. Listen as Eric Alexander continues his study of Hebrews 1:1-3.

Most of us know parts of the Epistle to the Hebrews very well, like the 11th chapter and its great account of the heroes of faith. And we know at least part of the 12th well about running the race that is set before us. And the verse that speaks of Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever. But as a whole, it's probably true that Hebrews is one of the neglected areas of the New Testament because it is not the easiest New Testament book to grasp and understand. Listen to Hear the Word of God as Eric begins this study of Hebrews with an overview and then hones in on the main point— in Jesus, everything is better.

Hebrews 1:1-3

Go on up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news; lift it up, fear not; say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!” —Isaiah 40:9

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