Hebrews: Jesus is Better

I have been challenged by a good sister to brevity...we'll see how it goes :-)


Hebrews...I can say nothing but "Wow!"

I don't know who wrote Hebrews, but it is obviously a word from God. The language is consistent with Scriptural writing. The thoughts are concise and correct. There is a super-natural power to the words, unlike a message written by man. The book has almost always been included in lists of inspired works since the first century (we call it the "canon"). So there is no doubt in my mind the book came from God.

The theme: JESUS IS BETTER!

• Jesus is better than Angels - A better Messenger (Hebrews 1-2)
• Jesus is better than Moses - A better Apostle (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)
• Jesus is better than Aaron - A better High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-7:28)
• Jesus brought a better Covenant - A better Sacrifice (Hebrews 8-10)
• Jesus brought better Promises - A better Hope (Hebrews 11-12)
• Conclusion: Our Response of Faith (Hebrews 13)

Jesus is better. Period. I don't care to what or to whom you compare Him, He outshines all.

At the end of the book, we read, "For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp. Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered outside the gate. So let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come" (Hebrews 13:11-14). Here is a call to come out of Jerusalem. The Hebrew men and women who read this letter were to leave behind the Law of Moses and look forward to the city built above - Heaven. Wow! Here is a call to go outside the walls of Jerusalem (the confines of Israelite custom and law) to be with Jesus, who is just plain better.

God bless,
Nathan

Tomorrow's Reading: Mark 1-3