With today’s Bible reading*, we begin reading through Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Paul introduces himself and says the gospel he preaches was revealed directly by Jesus Christ. And he wasn’t called to be an apostle by any person except the Lord Jesus Christ. These are important qualifiers along with his Jewish credentials. He contrasts…
In today’s Bible reading* we complete our reading through Hebrews. The writer of the book of Hebrews encourages his readers to avoid the love of money and be content with what they have. Then he reminds them that Jesus said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” He adds, “Keep your life free from…
Today’s Bible reading* is in direct contrast to the message of the Prosperity Gospel. The Prosperity Gospel can be summed up with, “Name it. Claim it. Blab it. Grab it. Believe it. Achieve it and receive it. Or live in doubt and do without.” “God wants you to live a prosperous, healthy, and wealthy life.”…
In today’s Bible reading*, the writer of Hebrews says all of the other priests who came before Jesus brought the blood of goats and calves into the holy places to make atonement for the people. Once every year the high priest would bring a sacrifice to atone for his own sins, as well as for…
Jesus is a better priest than Melchizedek, the King of Salem, King of Righteousness, King of Peace. In fact, Jesus was from the priestly order of Melchizedek. We read in today’s Bible reading* that unlike all the other priests who came before Him, Jesus didn’t have to offer a sacrifice for Himself before offering a…
Today’s Bible reading* says that if you were saved and backslide, you cannot be restored to faith. (Hebrews 6:4-6) In other words, if you were saved and lose your salvation, you can never get it back! People don’t like to hear things like this. God is a God of grace, mercy, love, and forgiveness. There’s…
