Mission City Church w/ Pastor Josh Hershey

The Book of Hebrews (Part 16)

In the last chapter of Hebrews we are given many exhortations on how to practically run the race of faith. Everything from hospitality, to care for prisoners, to instructions regarding marriage and money, to respect and prayer for our leaders, to encouragement in trails, is covered. And the book ends on the note it has been singing from the very beginning—Jesus Christ is all we need and His grace is sufficient. Join us as we finish up this powerful book of the Bible!

 

The Book of Hebrews (Part 15)

Because of everything God has done for us, and the presence of Christ within us, we get to run the race of faith with endurance and confidence that our good Father is directing us every step of the way. If we feel discouraged and feeble we don’t have to throw in the towel. The Lord is with us to pick us up and set us on the path of His peace. And we can run with holy reverence and confidence in our Father because our race is in the midst of our Mediator Jesus and in the presence of His blood blood which speaks love, mercy, and grace over us. Join us as we journey through Hebrews 12!

The Book of Hebrews (Part 14)

“The Book of Hebrews” (Part 14)

Today we will finish our way through “the hall of faith” of Hebrews 11. In this section of Hebrews the author is basically “name dropping.” Dozens of stories are mentioned or alluded and we are shown there is much to glean from the lives of the faithful(l) who have gone before us. By faith strongholds come tumbling down (Heb 11:30), God’s salvation is “received” (Heb 11:31), the weak become strong and manifest miracles (Heb 11:32-35), and we are enabled to bear crosses and deny ourselves (Heb 11:35-40). Christ in us is enough to author and perfect our lives faithful(l)ness!

The Book of Hebrews (Part 13)

“The Book of Hebrews” (Part 13)

 

Hebrews 11 is the great chapter of faith! One of the cool things about this chapter is that none of the sins of the patriarchs and matriarchs are recounted, but only their deeds of faith. Because of the blood of the Lamb their sins are not remembered any more (Heb 10:17)! Join us as we look at the powerful witness of the faith of Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, and Moses. All of these characters have something important to teach us concerning what it means to live as people of faith.

The Book of Hebrews (Part 12

God truly desires for us to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He is for us, and loves us, and has has taken away our sins. The Father, the Son, and the Spirit, are all harmonizing in a victorious song to the finished work of Christ on the cross. Because Christ’s flesh was torn, we can enter into the Edenic pleasure that was lost. And through the torn body we see the loving heart of God, and can come boldly into His presence. At the same time, those who refuse the gift of this great love and salvation, those who scorn the spirit of grace and shrink back in unbelief, have only judgment and punishment as an alternative. There is no safety and life outside of the Good Shepherd. And as we continue to live this life we live understanding that this world is not our home. We are just pilgrims passing through. We walk by faith, not sight. Join us as we look at Hebrews 10-11.

The Book of Hebrews (Part 11)

The Father never took pleasure in the pools of blood made by the sacrifices of bulls and goats (Heb. 10:5). Rather, His pleasure was in what those sacrifices were a faint picture of—the offering of His Son’s body on the Cross. Christ on the Cross was THE Sacrifice to end all sacrifices (Heb. 10:9). It is at the cross where we are brought into a new and eternal covenant with God. It is at the cross where we are perfected and made holy (Heb. 10:10). The work of the cross is a finished work (Heb. 10:12) and that work has enabled us to walk in a CLOSE RELATIONSHIP with the Father rather than attempting to relate to Him through RELIGIOUS RITUAL. Join us as we continue looking at the book of Hebrews!

The Book of Hebrews (Part 9)

In chapter 9 of Hebrews we are shown some ways in which the Old Covenant shadowed the New Covenant and what we can learn about Christ through those shadows. We also are shown how the ONE SACRIFICE of the New Covenant—Christ on the Cross—is FAR GREATER than the millions of sacrifices under the Old Covenant. Seeing and being grasped by the sacrifice of Christ frees us to serve God in a more intimate way than Israelite priests ever could have. God truly desires to be part of our lives. And He has purposed to be part of our lives by sending His Son Jesus. What a joy to have Jesus!

The Book of Hebrews (Part 8)

In chapter 8 of Hebrews we get to explore the great prophecy about the NEW COVENANT in the book of Jeremiah. We are told that this covenant is better than the old one because it is based on BETTER PROMISES. We move from the “shadow lands” of the law to real deal in the person of Jesus Christ. Christ is all we need and in Him there is one blessing after another. JOIN US as we continue this journey through Hebrews!

The Book of Hebrews (Part 7)

Chapter 6 of Hebrews ended by saying that Jesus entered heaven as a “High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek” (Heb. 6:20). Chapter 7 of Hebrews unpacks this powerful truth. JOIN US as we dig into who Christ as our Melchizedekian high priest! He is a KING of Righteousness and Peace and a PRIEST much greater than any Levitical priest under the Mosaic Law. Through His eternal priesthood the law has been changed and we have been recipients of SEVERAL benefits. One, we can now DRAW NEAR to him rather than be held back by the barriers of the Law. Two, He SAVES US TO THE UTTERMOST (Jesus is no “half way” savior). Three, He lives forever INTERCEDING FOR YOU. This priest rules from a throne of GRACE and gives REST to our souls!

The Book of Hebrews (Part 6)

Jesus has BETTER THINGS in store for those who are patiently trusting His promises (Heb. 6:9). He wants us to not just stick with the ABCs of the faith but move on in maturity (Heb. 6:1-3). To drink in His word (Heb. 6:7-8), continue in a labor of love toward our neighbor (Heb. 6:10), and have confidence in God’s immutable Word and Oath as a sure anchor for our souls in the storms of this life (Heb. 6:18). Christ has entered into heaven as our forerunner (Heb. 6:20). He is praying for us. And we can build our lives around the solid rock of His Word and Promises. Join us as we journey through Hebrews 6 and continue to look to Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith…