Hebrews 2:5-9
Our world is not as it should be. God originally designed it and us for more, but we have turned to our own way. The effect of our rebellion is seen in the state of our world. God, however, is working to undo the damage caused by our sin. One day, this will be fully realized “in the world to come.”
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Hebrews 2:1-4
The writer is concerned for the spiritual condition of this church, so he gives the first of five warnings in the letter to Hebrews. By telling them not to neglect the gospel, he suggests that they could subtly and gradually move away from what Jesus has accomplished on their behalf. Such neglect is not a deliberate rejection of the gospel, but rather an undetected movement away from truth. He warns them to keep the gospel firmly in their minds so they don’t “drift away” from Jesus.
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Hebrews 1:4-2:4
After demonstrating Christ’s superiority to God’s human messengers (the prophets), the writer of Hebrews now turns to God’s heavenly messengers (the angels). Using seven quotations from the Old Testament, he proves that Jesus is the greatest Word from God. In doing so, the writer also demonstrates how Jesus is the point of the Bible.
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Hebrews 1:1-4
God has revealed himself to his people in many different ways throughout history. This revelation is treasured and studied. But each of these different ways of speaking to his people is superseded by his final word: Jesus. In fact, the writer teaches us that all that God said beforehand pointed toward its fulfillment in his Son, who is the greatest treasure. What can we learn about God through his Son? And what are the implications of hearing God speak?
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Hebrews 1-13
In Hebrews, we read about a church that faced many difficulties. They suffered persecution from those outside the church. And they dealt with spiritual weariness, unbelief, and spiritual immaturity within their own community. The writer of the letter addresses each of these problems with one resounding message: Jesus. He sought to strengthen their souls by reminding them over and again of what God has accomplished through his Son. We begin this study of the letter to the Hebrews by surveying the overall message.
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1 John 4:7-21
Love is central to the Christian life. But what is love? The word itself is one of the most overused and ill-defined words in the English language. In this passage, John explains what love is by tracing it to its source, namely God. Then he gives us a very uncomfortable command: “If God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
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Acts 1:1-11
The gospel of Christ includes not only his death and resurrection, but also his return to heaven, where he is seated in power. While Luke describes the day of his return to heaven by saying, “he was taken up,” it is not his main point of emphasis. Instead, Luke wants to describe an important transition between the earthly ministry of Jesus and the earthly ministry of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we’ll see why the ministry of the Spirit is important, and what it means for the church that remains here on earth.
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John 20:1-18
Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning and saw a few remarkable things, but she didn’t understand what had happened. Even though she was the first person to see the risen Christ, she only recognized him when he revealed himself to her. It wasn’t until the Good Shepherd called his sheep by name that she was able to hear and follow.
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Ecclesiastes 8:15; 12:13-14
After driving home his point about the temporary nature of life, the writer of Ecclesiastes turns his attention to the subject of joy. How can we be joyous when there is futility? Does God want us to be joyous? This final sermon on Ecclesiastes explores the pursuit of joy. God gives us good gifts to enjoy, but they’re not to be the ultimate source of joy. They point us to that source in God alone.
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Ecclesiastes 3:16-22; 4:1-3; 7:15-18
We see injustice all the time. It is a part of the human experience. It is so prevalent in our world that we might ask, “Why, O LORD, do you stand far away” (Psalm 10:1)? Is it right to conclude that God doesn’t care about justice? Does justice really matter at all in this world? The writer of Ecclesiastes recognizes the presence of injustice and forces us to ask tough questions like these. As we study through these passages, we’ll find the answers to difficult questions concerning justice.
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