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DECEMBER 5 Reading 339 HONORABLE LIVES Hebrews 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. Overview The writer closes with exhortations (13:1–19), with one of the most powerful doxologies in ScriptureContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 4 Reading 338 DIVINE DISCIPLINE Hebrews 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. Overview The example of Jesus stimulates us to struggle againstContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 3 Reading 337 TRIUMPHS OF FAITH Hebrews 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. Overview The nature and value of faith are revealed (11:1–3) and illustrated in this honor roll of Old Testament saints (vv.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 2 Reading 336 A PERFECT SACRIFICE Hebrews 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. Overview Repeated Old Testament sacrifices could not perfect worshipers (10:1–7), butContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 1 Reading 335 THE BLOOD OF CHRIST Hebrews 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. Overview The focusContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”