Maranatha Teachings

In this episode, we look at dramatic pictures of intercession in Scripture to better appreciate the reality of Jesus interceding for us always. His active conversation and petition before the Father on our behalf is how He incessantly works to make every part of us whole.

Hebrews 7:22 reveals three salient points of God's new covenant with us: 1. the New Covenant is better, 2. the Old Covenant is worse, and 2. the New Covenant is personally guaranteed. In this episode, learn about Jesus as the personal guarantee—the bail—of the new covenant.

"Do not come near," God told Moses as the shepherd stepped toward the burning bush. When YWHW descended in fiery majesty on Mt. Sinai, none was allowed to touch the mountain on pain of death (Ex. 19:12). 

Jesus rent the veil. As new covenant saints, we have a better hope, a hope that pulls us into the holy of holies to be near to God in this life and ever after.

Jesus is our high priest on the basis of His indestructible life. Where His life takes hold, death must let go. Join us in this episode was we learn about the ability, power, force, strength, vigor, freedom of action, right to act, energy, and authority of the indestructible life of our forever priest, our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit reserved the first use of the word "priest" to describe the king of Salem, Melchizedek. In three verses, he exemplified the primary functions of a priest of blessing declaring salvation. In this episode, we see how Aaron's priesthood spoke of Jesus' work on earth and the ways Melchizedek foreshadowed Christ's work as High Priest in heaven.

In this lively episode, we take a peek ahead at faith's sojourn (did you know that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob camped together?), have a Bible treasure hunt to determine the ages of the patriarchs (did you know Jacob was 91 when Joseph was born?), and discover what it means for Levi to be "in Abraham."

Did you know that Israel was to use their tithe to feast with God and each other? Two thirds of all New Testament uses of the word "tithe" occur in Hebrews 7. In this episode, we take a clear-eyed view of God's intention in the tithe and examine the greater principle of sowing and reaping. If you have struggled with being free in your giving or been bound under the law of the tithe, this message is for you!

"Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died?" The Jews in Jesus' day asked Him this question because they thought His promise of eternal life incredulous (John 8:53). The writer of Hebrews reveals just how much greater than Abraham Christ is. Join us in this episode as we examine the promises given to Abraham and the impact of the blessing.

In this episode, we learn about the historical Melchizedek, his blessing of Abraham, and the prophetic significance of his appearance.

In day-to-day conversation, the word "hope" is frequently used as a synonym for "wish" as in "I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow" or "I hope I get off early from work." In this episode, we look at the biblical significance of hope and its ability to anchor us in God's presence.