As we read Hebrews 11, we read through a line of former saints who exemplified faith and through whom we are taught the superiority of faith. Then we come to the example of Moses from verses 23 to 29, covering the life of Moses from infancy until the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. Hebrews 11:25-26 …
What does it mean, “Christ’s blood speaks a better word than the blood of Abel” (Hebrews 12:24)?
The passages in Hebrews 12:18-28 is one of encouragement and warning. A comparison is made by contrasting the old and new covenants using the events at Mount Sinai compared to Mount Zion in the new Jerusalem. Amid this comparison from the Old Testament, we are taken to another incident. One in which Abel was murdered …
What does Hebrews 6:1-3 mean?
The primary audience for the book of Hebrews were the Jews who had converted to Christianity but did not have a complete understanding of the person of Jesus Christ. The emphasis on the Levitical priesthood, sacrifices, and a lack of reference to the Gentiles allows us to come to this conclusion. You will also notice …