Apocryphal (Hebrews 12:1-8)

Good morning all,

The word of the day is “apocryphal.  The author of Hebrews was especially focused on helping his readers understand that the Gospel needed to be first and formost.  He realized that Jesus was the center of faith, and that because he made the ultimate sacrifice we are now able to share in his glory. 

“…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ~Heb 12:2

My question is: what are the things that you spend most time on?  Some of us give a lot of time to work, others family, or maybe fun stuff.  I think that there is a kind of balance that we needed to have in life.  Not to say that everything is going to have an equal amount of time always, but that in certain seasons of life you know what is most important.  We don't have to worry about something fake, or apocryphal, when it comes to the gospel.  Jesus Israel and his word persevere.  My prayer is that the matter what you focus on, God is always part of that equation and central to the tasks and relationships in your life.

Praying for you,

Hebdomadal (Hebrews 10:19-25)

Good morning all,

The word of the day is "hebdomadal.”  At this point in time, Christ-followers were living under a new covenant.  There was no longer a barrier between God and his people.  The writer wanted to make sure that the believers knew that they had direct access to God, and that they were living as new beings, which gave them the opportunity to partake in the real and present kingdom of God.

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you seethe Day drawing near.

~Heb 10:24-25

My question is: are you taking advantage of the relationships that God has put in front of you?  One of the parts of Christianity I really liked early on as a new believer was the opportunity to meet weekly, or hebdomadally with others who had my best interest at heart.  My prayer is that you find both strength and refuge in the church.  Living in fellowship is something that God has called us to do.  We only need to take advantage of that which is set before us.  Continue to draw near to God!

Praying for you,

MO