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HONORABLE LIVESHebrews 13 “We are sure that we have a clear conscience and a desire to live honorably in every way” (Heb. 13:18). Exhortations to honorable living grow naturally out of the most exalted doctrine. OverviewThe writer closes with exhortations (13:1–19), with one of the most powerful doxologies in Scripture (vv. 20–21), and with personalContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

DIVINE DISCIPLINEHebrews 12 “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it” (Heb. 12:11). To benefit from discipline we must respond to it. OverviewThe example of Jesus stimulates us to struggle against sin (12:1–4). We areContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

TRIUMPHS OF FAITHHebrews 11 “These were all commended for their faith” (Heb. 11:39). Faith is more clearly expressed in the way people live than in what they claim to believe. OverviewThe nature and value of faith are revealed (11:1–3) and illustrated in this honor roll of Old Testament saints (vv. 4–40). Understanding the Text“Faith isContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

A PERFECT SACRIFICEHebrews 10 “When this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God” (Heb. 10:13). Christ’s work is completed in heaven. But it continues in you and me. OverviewRepeated Old Testament sacrifices could not perfect worshipers (10:1–7), but we are made holy byContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

THE BLOOD OF CHRISTHebrews 9 “How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God” (Heb. 9:14). Once cleansed, we can serve. OverviewThe focus of Old Testament worship wasContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”