Good Morning “New Covenant Beneficiaries.”  Today we are in Hebrews 8.The writer of Hebrews continues to illustrate differences between the “Old Mosaic Covenant”, based on the Law, and “The New Covenant of Grace” by the Blood of Jesus.  The New Covenant” which Jesus spoke of in the Upper Room just prior to His arrest (Luke 22:20) was instituted when He went to The Cross and rose from the grave con...  Read More

Good Morning “Completely Saved”.  Today we are in Hebrews 7.  Completely saved… what does that mean?  In Chapter 7 the writer continues to explain to the Jewish Believers, and all readers to follow, why Jesus is THE High Priest.  Once and for all.  No more is there a need for the High Priest to enter the Holy of Holies, “behind the curtain” to offer sacrifices for his sin and the sins of the peopl...  Read More

Good Morning “Elementary Graduates.”  Today we are in Hebrews 6.The writer continues with his thought regarding milk and meat.  Explaining further he says this: “Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,”  Hebrews‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬He is not in an...  Read More

Good Morning “Eaters of Solid Food.”  Today we are in Hebrews5.We all grow up and mature.  We no longer live on a milk diet.  It’s just part of the process.  We would think it odd if it was different.  Not only that, our bodies wouldn’t function well.  We need more to live, milk is no longer sufficient to sustain us.  We need more to function.  More for strength and endurance.  We NEED real food! ...  Read More

Good Morning “Throne of Grace Approachers”.  Today we dig into Hebrews 4.The writer begins talking about resting - taking a Sabbath.  What exactly is a Sabbath.  We’ve heard Sunday is The Sabbath, but what’s that mean and what’s the purpose.  Even God rested on the seventh day.  We are to do likewise.  I’m not sure the significance is that it be on Sunday, but that with the craziness of life we ta...  Read More

Good Morning “Daily Encouragers.”  Today we are in Hebrews 3.With so man alternative voices in the world it’s tough to stay on track.  Being in The Word daily is key - Romans 12:2. Spending time each day in prayer and devotion with The Lord is also a must - 1 John 1:9, Phil 4:6.  Even Jesus, who was God, routinely went off to a solitary place to spend time with God the Father!  Looking out the win...  Read More

Good Morning “Brothers and Sisters of Jesus”.  Wait what?  That’s not a term we hear everyday.  We are in Hebrews 2, and yes, that’s how the writer refers to those who know Jesus.“Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.”‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬We are forgiven - made holy through His blood sh...  Read More

Good Morning “Greater Than The Angels.”  Today we dig into Hebrews with Chapter 1.  Although we aren’t sure who wrote Hebrews, by the text we can determine it was likely written to Jews.  Some appear to be believers but were danger of falling away, others were not believing.  Some of the Hebrews were twisted up in their thinking, believing that angels were equal to Jesus - even some suggesting the...  Read More

Good Morning “Forgiven and Changed - Forgivers.”.  Today we look at the short letter to Philemon.  Just one chapter.Paul writes to Philemon to encourage him to forgive and accept Onesimus as a Brother in Christ and fellow minister of the Gospel.  Why a letter?  Well, Philemon was a wealthy Clossian, and Onesimus was once his slave.  Onesimus ran away.  Based on Paul’s offer to pay back anything he...  Read More

Good Morning “Spirit Renewed”.  Today we wrap up Titus with chapter 3.  Paul reminds Titus that there was a time when they too were foolish and disobedient.  We all come from somewhere and were all sinners - still are.  We are all saved by Grace - period.  There is none righteous apart from Christ - none.“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righte...  Read More

Good Morning “Example Setters.”  Today we are in Titus 2.Paul starts this chapter by giving Titus some clear guidance as to what he should be teaching, both older and younger men and women.  I’m left with a question though… if they have already been following false, distorted teaching why would they now listen to Titus?  I believe the answer is in Paul’s next movement.“In everything set them an ex...  Read More

Good Morning “Pure”.  Today we start the book of Titus.  There was a problem in Crete.  In fact the very same problem Paul and Timothy were trying to deal with in Ephesus.  Similar to problems we have read about with other churches.  Some Cretan leaders were distorting the truth of Scripture.  They were blending the Word of God with Jewish customs and human myths for financial gain… sound familiar...  Read More