Hebrews 11 King James Version 11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not mad...
Hebrews 12:1–3 and Our Hearts Although many places in the Scriptures speak to this question, the clarity and practicality of Hebrews 12:1–3 captivates me: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that s...
The meaning of JUBILEE is a special anniversary; especially : a 50th anniversary. How to use jubilee in a sentence. Did you know?
There were many stronger and faster languages around, and Hebrew was really nothing special in the grander scheme of human vocalizations and early writing systems (hieroglyphs, cuneiform). But when the Hebrews invented and perfected the alphabet, they truly had tamed fire (Exodus 3:2), and ...
Hebrews has a multiple view on the meaning of Jesus' death, with the main emphasis on its vicarious nature as a sacrificial death. Luke on the other hand does not emphasise the expiatory character of Jesus' death but interprets it as 'a humble service to his followers'. It is concluded ...
32For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live! Read ChapterAll Versions Hebrews 6:10 10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. ...
Jericho is a city near theJordan, which walls famously fall whenJoshuahas theIsraelitesmarch around it (Joshua 6:2-21,Hebrews 11:30). Although Joshua curses anyone who would rebuild the city (6:26),HielofBetheldoes it anyway, at dear cost, during the days of kingAhab(1 Kings 16:34)....
As Hebrews, it is important to us to choose a Hebrew name. This is our sixth child so I thought Zebulun was fitting. I love the sound of the name and the nickname Zeb. Plus I don’t know any children with this name yet. When I was in school, I knew one Zebulon and one Noah...
Patience also means accepting that we may not always see the promises of God fulfilled in our lifetime. However, because he has given us the gift of eternal life, we shall see them come to pass—just in another location. TheHebrews 11passage discusses many heroes of the faith who never ...
2:5). Instead, we think of our connectedness to past saints and find inspiration in their stories of God's faithfulness. Hebrews 11 gives many examples of the great cloud of witnesses whose lives tell of God's unfailing love and grace. These saints speak from the past and are whispering ...