Hebrews 11:1–3 (NIV) 11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not and all other creatures from nothing…” We find this theological truth expressed at the beginning of Hebrews

However, the book of Hebrews reflects on why the Old Testament purification rituals and sacrifices ceased

That's why the writer of Hebrews keeps coming back to the theme articulated in v25, that Jesus Christ sacrifice was fully sufficient to fully pay for the sins of those God had entrusted to Him (see our post on Hebrews

The author of Hebrews tells us who that person is: Jesus. Jesus is no mere creature.

Summary As we noticed yesterday, we've been turning to the book of Hebrews often the last few weeks, of grace Jesus made possible ought to shape our lives as we look forward to His return, the book of Hebrews

But passages like Hebrews 9 help connect the dots and demonstrate that all of the bloody rituals and Dig Deeper Once a year, the Hebrew high priest would enter into God's presence and sprinkle the blood

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 49 Q.

Psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. that the L ORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the L ORD  hears when I call to him. 4   Praying Psalm 4 back to God in those moments is a great way to do so!   Psalm 4 is an excellent example of it. When stress and anxiety keep you awake, reach for Psalm 4.

Romans 4:5 (NIV) 4  Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation

Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV) But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under In this opening section of Galatians chapter 4, Paul speaks to our redemption and adoption.