The author of Hebrews writes his frustration with the Jewish believers calling them out for not growing up in their faith and understanding. Rather than developing their understanding of the new life they have in Jesus, they remained in a posture of waiting. They did not understand the gifts they had in Jesus that were going to waste. Maturity in Christ is knowing Him, living in God's presence and bringing His Kingdom wherever we go.

How well do you rest? Rest is an important aspect of our faith. The author of Hebrews calls his audience to remember God’s design for humankind to experience sabbath rest.

The author of Hebrews urges his audience to guard their hearts against unbelief. There is a danger in allowing our hearts to become hardened to the work of God. A hard heart is the result of unbelief which turns to contempt and ultimately negative patterns of behavior. Guarding our hearts takes diligence of nurturing our walk with God.

The book of Hebrews hails Jesus as the pioneer of our salvation. This salvation that Jesus brings carries with it a multitude of benefits, yet we often experience a spiritual drift from the source of our freedom and strength. However, we can be rescued from drifting away if we stay anchored to the pioneer of our salvation.

The New Testament book of Hebrews contains some complex writing on who Jesus is. The temptation of the letter's audience was to go back to old forms of Judaism, but the author shares that life with Jesus is a new way.

John the Baptist's story is one of courage, grit, and humility. John's birth was foretold by the angel Gabriel and set him on a path to be the linchpin between the Old Testament and the New Testament. Jesus even says he is the greatest among those born of women.

Revelation 12 envisions an apocalyptic nativity scene where the child that is born is pursued by a dragon. The child represents Jesus who came in love to model the power and heart of God. This model should shape the believer and follower to imitate the loving sacrifice of the child who would ultimately go to the cross for the sins of the world.

The dragon is the most ominous figure in John's apocalyptic account of the Christmas story. Who is this dragon and what role does it play in the Christmas story. John tells us that this dragon is the accuser, Satan, who has made it his mission to steal, kill, and destroy God's beautiful creation and image bearers.

Revelation 12 depicts a cosmic scene filled with symbolism and imagery that overlap in meaning. Who is the woman in this picture. She represents many, in each representation she receives from the Lord power, provision, and protection.