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What’s the difference between “faith” and “hope”? What’s the difference between the Christian “hope” and wishful thinking? In this section of Hebrews we find a foundation for spiritual motivation, direction and courage that endures:

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19 (NIV)

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It’s “time to move on!” That’s the message to these Hebrew Christians in this chapter:

Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity! Hebrews 6:1

And we learn here:

• What’s the difference between “milk” and “meat” truths about God?
• How do you know if you’re “stuck”?
• How do you get “un-stuck”?
• What makes “maturity” so great anyway?

It’s a passage with a great forward-looking hope for all Christians of all ages. You can also view the Powerpoint slides.

The book of Hebrews is growing increasingly complicated as the author ties together the vast, Eternal Plan of God. But there’s a problem: these people can’t understand! They’re too immature.

This time we’ll examine the difference between immaturity and maturity, and consider how spiritual growth works. It’s a marvelous breakthrough when we finally get on our feet spiritually.

Entering “God’s Rest” is a person-oriented change of focus, not a behavioral change, and certainly not achieved through rules. This was the biggest hangup for the audience of this letter: let go the rules! But here’s the profound nature of God’s Rest: “let go and rest” means unleashing the strength and power of God in our lives! It’s all bound up in the King-Priest roles of Christ.

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God has set up a framework for a victorious life, and he invites us to join Him. God’s Plan deserves consideration! It’s an ingenious plan which makes life work. God has all the angles covered:

“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (Heb. 4:13)

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In chapter 1, the author of Hebrews shows us that God has revealed Himself to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. How do we respond to this revelation and not “drift away” from this powerful truth? Find out how God has delivered us from slavery and made us significant members of His family.

The book of Hebrews is one of the most important books in the New Testament! Without it, we have no clear explanation of the link between the “Old” and “New” Testaments. This book rocks! Follow along with our Podcasts, and get an RSS Feed to keep updated!

Especially during stress, patience is in short supply. James advises the new church:

“You know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.” James 5:11

The book of Job may be the oldest book in the Bible, but it describes a man who knew and lived patience in a way that richly rewards the modern reader.

Faith is considered one of those optional but nice components in life. But did you know that whatever you hold back holds you back? King Asa was a powerful, godly king in Judah, the southern half of Israel. But he became too powerful to worry about things like faith, and God sent a prophet to remind him one of the most beautiful, timeless truths about the significance of faith:

“The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to support those whose hearts are committed to him.” – 2 Chron. 16:9