Chapter 3:1-6

Tomorrow we will be walking through a comparison between Moses and Jesus. Talk about two giants! One thing that sticks out (although I have to confess that the previous statement seems to be one that is understated by me all the time - lol) is the statement that "...Moses was faithful in all God's house...". Really? Moses was considered faithful? Isn't this the man that murdered an Egyptian? Didn't he argue with God on several occasions? I remember something about a rock and Moses getting so mad at the people that he struck the rock instead of speaking to it. But, as someone in our care group wisely said,'doesn't that also demonstrate the awesome love and grace of our God?' - absolutely. And that is what is so amazing about the Bible. In no way shape or form does it try to hind the human failings. We humans are on display in all our ugliness. And God still chooses to use the weak, the frail, the scared, the inadequate, the marginalized, to work within His plan. And as that person lives out their life for God and dependant upon Him, they are considered faithful. So as I read through this section again and again I pause when I read that Moses was faithful - because he knew God and more importantly, God knew Moses. Warts and all. What a wonderful gift of grace.

Have fun in chapter 3.

This Thursday...

Last week we moved through the remaining portion of chapter 2. We had some fantastic discussions surrounding the topic of Jesus and what it means for us in the post-modern world to know Him as our High Priest. If you are curious to study further there is some great material on this in Leviticus. Specifically around the 16 & 21-22chapters. As yo read through this think about Jesus fulfills this role for you.

This Thursday we will have to postpone as I will be unavailable to teach. So, your homework over the next week or so is to read Hebrews 3. Read it in two parts. First read 3:1-6 (this about Jesus and Moses) then read 3:7-19 (this is the second warning)And I'll look forward to walking through this with you next Thursday.

To recap...Thursday, November 19th - postponed
...Thursday, November 26th - resume with chapter 3:1-6

Feeling Better...Finding God

Hello everyone. Well this week was really great as we sat down, drank some coffee (Thanks B)and conversed our way through chapter 2:5-9. We spent most of our time discussing the idea surrounding verses 8b and 10-12.

2:8b - Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside of his control. At, present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him.

How can the whole world be in subjection to Jesus yet at the same time we see the "not yet"? It's hard, is it not, for us to see that even though the most difficult times in our lives - Jesus is in control and God is still on the throne. It boils down to the basic fundamental once again - "Do I really trust Jesus to take care of everything?" It might be easy to give up certain things - but there always seems to be that other part that we think we can control. Either the issue seems to big even for God to handle or the issue seems so minuscule that we really don't need to bother God with that one. But whenever we don't relinquish that issue to God we are essentially saying that we trust our own devices more than we trust God's.

2:10-12 - For it twas fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source.That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,saying,
“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”

We worked through the concept of being sanctified. We discovered that the act of sanctification has two sides. One belongs to God and the other belongs to Christians. Being set apart by God to accomplish his purposes. And our continual submission and lifelong pattern of spiritual growth.

Again, I am blown away by the testimonies of those within the group. Stories of how God is moving, how people have struggled and how they have experienced God.

We're going to continue working with 2:5-18 because there is just too much there for us to leave it behind.

This Thursday

Hey Everyone,

Hope you have had a great week, this Thursday we will be looking at Hebrews 2:5-18. This is a great portion of the letter. It's packed with assurances. I'm looking forward to what will happen.

If you can think of anyone who might want to join us, feel free to ask them! We are more than open to having new people join us.

See everyone on Thursday.