Category Archives: Bible

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”

A BETTER COVENANTHebrews 7–8 “The ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which He is made Mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises” (Heb. 8:6). Because of Jesus, God remembers our sins no more. OverviewChrist is no levitical priest; His priesthood isContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

OUR HIGH PRIESTHebrews 4:14–6:20 “Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins” (Heb. 5:1). With Jesus as our High Priest, we can approach God’s throne with confidence. OverviewHaving Jesus as High Priest guarantees our welcome by GodContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

GREATER THAN MOSESHebrews 3:1–4:13 “Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself” (Heb. 3:3). Heeding the Word of Jesus is our key to rest. OverviewJesus is superior to Moses the Law-giver (3:1–6). The generation Moses led failed to respondContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”