In Hebrews 5-8, Christ, as the high priest chosen by God, offered sacrifices for both the people's and his own sins, demonstrating a unique humility and obedience through suffering. This new priesthood, modeled after Melchizedek and not Aaron, signifies a superior covenant established on better promises, foreshadowing a complete and eternal salvation.
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Today’s Reading: Read Hebrews 5-8 What is a promise? Spend some time talking about the importance of keeping a promise. When a promise is made,...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the intricate connections between medieval architecture, church leadership, and scriptural teachings. Using the metaphor of "flying buttresses," the episode explores how strategic support structures extend beyond the church walls into the community, similar to relationships in gospel ministry.
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In Hebrews 1-4, God has spoken through His Son, who upholds all things and provided purification for sins, surpassing the angels in honor and authority. The Son, Jesus Christ, is celebrated for his eternal reign and justice, fulfilling prophecies and inaugurating a salvation made sure through suffering.
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Today’s Reading: Read Hebrews 1-4 Think of a time when you gave a gift to someone that they really loved. What was the gift? What...
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Peter writes to encourage believers scattered across various regions, emphasizing their heavenly inheritance through faith in Christ. He urges them to live holy lives, reflecting God’s enduring word and serving as obedient, loving disciples despite earthly trials.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Peter What does your Christmas tree look like? Is it living or artificial? We decorate pretty early in our home, so...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Advent Week Three- The Gift of JOY What makes you happy? What is something that always makes you smile, even when you...
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Paul instructs Timothy on maintaining faith and sound doctrine, combating false teachings and upholding the law rightly. He emphasizes the transformative power of God's grace in his own life as a testimony, urging Timothy to persist in faith and purity amidst challenges, and to foster orderly worship and good deeds within the church.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Timothy 1:1-5, 12-20; 2:1-7; 4; 6– Parents, think of a teacher you really loved! Try to remember a story you can...
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In Ephesians 5-6, Paul exhorts the Ephesians to imitate God through lives of love and purity, contrasting the behaviors fitting for believers with those of darkness, and emphasizes the mutual submission within the family and the church. He details the armor of God necessary for spiritual warfare against evil forces, urging continuous prayer and vigilance. In Titus 1-3, Paul guides on church leadership and sound living, highlighting grace as the foundation for godly behavior and good works, reinforcing the message of salvation through Christ alone.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ephesians 5-6; Titus One of the greatest gifts God has given us is our family! Today, we’re going to spend some time...
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