Category: Hebrews

1 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. 2 For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the second curtain was a second section called…

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, Setting the Scene for Hebrews 10:24 In Hebrews chapter 10, the scene is set in a small house in a bustling city. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow on the faces of the people…

22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. Setting the Scene for Hebrews 9:22 In Hebrews chapter 9, the scene is set in the tabernacle, a sacred tent used for worship by the Israelites during their time in the wilderness.…

1 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, Setting the Scene for Hebrews 6:1 The scene in Hebrews chapter 6 is set in a gathering of early Christian believers who have come together…

6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Setting the Scene for Hebrews 13:6 In Hebrews chapter 13, we find a scene where a group of early Christians are gathered together in a small house for a Bible study and prayer meeting.…

11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Setting the Scene for Hebrews 12:11 In Hebrews chapter 12, the author is addressing a group of early Christians, encouraging them to endure hardships and persevere in…

11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Setting the Scene for Hebrews 11:11 In Hebrews chapter 11, the author highlights the faith of various individuals throughout history. One of the scenes described is that of Sarah, the wife…

8 But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. Setting the Scene for Hebrews 1:8 The scene in Hebrews 1:8 takes place in the heavenly realm, where God the Father is addressing His Son, Jesus Christ. The writer of…

28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. Setting the Scene for Hebrews 9:28 In Hebrews chapter 9, the scene is set in the heavenly realm where Jesus Christ, the…

10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Setting the Scene for Hebrews 8:10 The scene…