Hebrews 10:1-10
Animal Sacrifices Are Insufficient
Hebrews 10:11-18
Christ’s Death Perfects The Sanctified
Hebrews 10:19-25
Hold Fast Your Confession
Hebrews 10:26-31
The Just Live By Faith
Hebrews 10:32-39
A Call to Persevere
Hebrews 11:1-6
The Definition of Faith
Hebrews 11:7-12
The Demonstration of Faith
Hebrews 11:13-19
The Promises of Faith
Hebrews 11:17-29
The Champions of Faith
Hebrews 11:30-35
By Faith They Overcame
Hebrews 11:35-40
Obtaining a Good Testimony Through Faith
Hebrews 12:1-8
The Discipline of God
Hebrews 12:9-15
Renewing Your Spiritual Vitality
Hebrews 12:16-24
The Glorious Company
Hebrews 12:25-29
Hearing The Heavenly Voice
Hebrews 13:1-8
Moral Directions
Moral Directions
Hebrews 13:1–8
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Some folks make you feel at home. Others make you wish you were. Treat your guest as a guest for two days; on the third day, give him a hoe. - An African Swahili proverb (Source unknown). … More
In this chapter, as throughout this whole letter, it is evident that God is not interested in religion, but in life that produces the evidences of our faith. Real love for others produces tangible actions:
Application
I have had the privilege over the years of staying in homes of many Christians. Some of my most enjoyable experiences in life have been during these times. It is also disappointing to see Christians who never have anyone in their home, have an unlisted phone number, and just don’t want to be bothered with people. Lord, help me to be a person of hospitality and concerned for the oppressed.
Hebrews 13:1-8 (English Standard Version)
Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
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