His Whisperings – Page 50 – Inspired by His Word

Hebrews 10:15-18 A new covenant through Jesus

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Janice D. GreenJune 18, 2008

Hebrews 10:15-18 Click on link to read passage. You may select your own version of the Bible after the link opens.

How beautiful the new covenant is to our spirits. With the new covenant God puts the laws in our hearts – he gives us the desire to honor him by obeying his commands. He also agrees to remember our sins and lawless acts no more. It is Jesus’ sacrifice that brings us this forgiveness – no other sacifice will be needed – ever!

Praise God for his marvelous provision for us – given at his own expense!

Hebrews 10:11-14 Jesus – Our sacrifice and high priest

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Janice D. GreenJune 18, 2008

Hebrews 10:11-14 Click on link to read passage. You may select your own version of the Bible after the link opens.

These verses again contrst the sacrifices of the Old Testament with Jesus’ most glorious sarifice. The high priest of the old covenant had to continually make sacrifices for the people These sacrifices served more to make the people aware of their sins than to bring lasting forgiveness.

In contrast, Jesus is both our sacrifice and our high priest. Only Jesus could have suffered death on the cross, risen from the tomb, and seated himself at the right hand of God Almighty. All of this, he did so that we could be made clean, so we could share in his glory for eternity.

Jesus is waiting for us. He is also in the process of turning his enemies into his footstool. What a glorious day when we will see these events through the eyes of eternity.

Lord we thank you for your eternal plan. We thank you for giving us a glimpse into the future through your Word so that we can face trials and hardships with confidence as we trust in your love and provision for us.

Hebrews 10:1-10 The greater sacrifice

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Janice D. GreenJune 14, 2008

Hebrews 10:1-10 Click on link to read passage. You may select your own version of the Bible after the link opens.

The book of Hebrews continues to remind us that we only see a shadow of the good things in store for us. These reminders are intriguing to those who stop and consider them.

The sacrifices of the Old Testament brought temporary forgiveness but not a change of heart. What God really wants is the kind of repentance that brings a change of heart. With Jesus’ sacrifice and the Holy Spirit coming to live in our hearts, this kind of change is possible.

Jesus had to die to become our sacrifice to make this happen, but he only had to die one time.

Lord give me a willing heart to be yielded to serve you.

Hebrews 9:25-28 Once was enough

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Janice D. GreenJune 14, 2008

Hebrews 9:25-28 Click on link to read passage. You may select your own version of the Bible after the link opens.

In the old covenant the high priest had to offer sarifices again and again for the people’s sins. But Jesus only had to pay the price once for all the sins of mankind.

We too will die once and face judgement. Praise God, Jesus has already borne the penalty for our sins! He will come again, but his second coming is to gather those who have accepted his sacrifice, and to take them to live with him forever.

Have you accepted Jesus’ sacrifice for your sins, or have you shown contempt for the price he paid for your eternal salvation? He paid the price for you. Don’t throw it away.

Father God, incline our hearts to accept your sacrifice. Give us a passion for sharing your message of salvation with the lost around us.

Hebrews 9:16-24 He died for us

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Janice D. GreenJune 14, 2008

Hebrews 9:16-24 Click on link to read passage. You may select your own version of the Bible after the link opens.

Why did Jesus have to die? In his death he became our perfet sacrifice for our sins. As in a will, his death also made our inheritance available to us.

In the Old Testament, the blood was sprinkled in the tabernacle and on everything used in its ceremonies. The shedding of blood was a requirement for forgiveness.

The tabernacle and everything associated with it is only a copy or representation of the greater and more glorious sanctuary in the heavenlies.

The new covenant has been established in the heavenly tabernacle with Jesus’ own blood. Jesus is our high priest and he is interceding for us in the true tabernacle in heaven.

Take time now to thank him for the sacrifice he made so he could be there to intercede on your behalf. Share your heart with him with the confidence that he understands your needs and cares for you.