He is in ultimate control of everything—even now. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. What a solemn scene! What heart can conceive or tongue express, the infinite depths of the Redeemer's condescension in thus being made like unto his brethren--that the Son of God should assume a finite nature, subject to the sinless infirmities necessarily connected with a time-state and a dwelling on earth; that he should leave the bosom of his Father in which he had lain before all worlds, and should consent to become a inhabitant of this world of tears; to breathe earthly air; to be an eye-witness of, and himself share in human sorrows; to have before his eyes the daily spectacle of human sins; to be banished so long from his native home; to endure hunger, weariness, and thirst; to be subject to the persecutions of men, the flight of all his disciples, and the treachery of one among them whose hand had been with him on the table; not to hide his face from shame and spitting, but to be mocked, struck, buffeted, and scourged, and at last to die an agonizing death between two malefactors, amid scorn and infamy, and covered, as men thought, with everlasting confusion and disgrace! Reprinted by permission. Either out of ignorance or unwillingness, they fail to claim the promises of God's Word. The gospel feast is prepared which will satisfy your soul. Who may expect to be indulged with this sight? In a body like ours, Jesus lived, worked, and overcame every obstacle, so He knows what it's like to be one of us. "Where are You?" No circumstance is too trifling; no petitioner too insignificant; no case too hard; no difficulty too great; no seeker too importunate; no beggar too ragged; no bankrupt too penniless; no debtor too insolvent, for him not to notice and not to relieve. Ruin preferred to the joys of the blessed, and the riches of glory. Even though those who survived the desert ordeal did enter Canaan as they were led by Joshua, it was not the final place of peaceful rest that God had promised. "Do not be silent to me" (28:1). Arlander, however, continued the climb to find a person who had traveled on ahead. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. He saves us from our sins, as well as protects us from evil. We who are blessed with both the Old and New Testaments have God's full and final written revelation of Himself. By His crucifixion and resurrection, Christ abolished eternal death for every believer and has permanently established our fellowship with Him in heaven. He did it not just once but half a dozen times. To dwell on them is to strengthen them, and to deepen the gloomy impression which they make. We need to take the time each day What if I should be wrong! The war is over!—Richard De Haan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. I told her that we deserve it less; we are sinners. Reprinted by permission. Death is no longer banishment, it is a return from exile, a going home to the many mansions where the loved ones already dwell. We worked the shore. But nothing happened. However understanding the context of this verse and God’s loving nature toward us in the person of Jesus, we should see how wonderful this message is. Have you ever found it tough to pray? And during His earthly life Jesus was made perfect through His sufferings (v.10). Even so, we can face whatever comes, for someday we’ll enter fully into the victory Jesus has won. (Robert T Wenz). To them, the Bible was as dangerous as guns and drugs. He is our personal advocate with the Father interceding continually on our behalf. Our own teachers and friends have not been suffered to continue by reason of death. They began riding New York subways to protect riders from muggings. So it is, while we attempt it in our own strength — but when we seek the Holy Spirit's aid it is easy enough. Driven by instinct, they swim against currents, up waterfalls, and around hydroelectric dams. Reprinted by permission. — The divine apostle tells us that he saw Christ clothed in a vesture to the foot, and employs this specific word for high-priestly dress. This is described in Hebrews 4:15-16. But tell them there is plenty of time to decide the question. —Branon. —Dennis J. This was the import of the Burning Bush which flamed out on the hillside in the dark night, but did not burn to the ground. Because of this oneness, Jesus is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters (v.11). from conflicts — which will no more agitate and suppress us. He was uninjured, but one officer was bitten by the boy. Who can tell how near we all are to our Heavenly and everlasting rest? He wants us to know Him. Could I pay for her a little at a time?” The man responded, “But she’ll always have a limp.” Smiling bravely, the boy pulled up one pant leg, revealing a brace. Christ leads His followers into victory. Hebrews 4:16 tells us we can “come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” We can approach Him confidently about anything—our needs and our desires—knowing that He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Pharaoh was foolish to harden his heart against God. What follows (3:7-19) is an exhortation to faith les they fail to enter the true rest, i.e., heaven just as their ancestors died in the wilderness and failed to reach Canaan. It ought not to be the object of his dread. There is another realm of reality, just as actual, just as factual, just as substantial as anything we see, hear, touch, taste, or smell in this world. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 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