Category Archives: Hebrews

Better than Angels

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

You’ll hear people say when attempting to sound spiritual, we’re “appealing to the better angels of our nature.” This poetic phrase was uttered by Abraham Lincoln in his first inaugural address. Biblically, it’s nonsense. One can appeal only to God … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Go Back Into the Water

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

When I was growing up, parents used a ploy to get a short reprieve from watching their kids in the lake or pool after lunch; the one-hour rule. Somehow going in the water prior to the expiration of a full … Continue reading →

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Boiling Down Hebrews 11:1-28

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

Abel was righteous in his worship of God. Enoch was consistent in his walk with God. Noah was reverant in his work for God. Abraham obeyed the will of God. Sarah was faithful waiting for God. Moses chose the way … Continue reading →

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Bragging Rights

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

“…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 We … Continue reading →

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Greater to Lesser

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3 We don’t often hear preachers tell us to analyze, i.e. “consider” Jesus, but the writer of … Continue reading →

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Exceedingly Abundantly–Hebrews 11 in a Nutshell

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

“…but faith is not blind, it’s about taking calculated risks based on the already fulfilled promises of God.” God may call on you to believe that he is, like Enoch, that he will do what he said he’d do, like … Continue reading →

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Dream House

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

“…for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.” Hebrews 11:10 This is what God’s will looks like. He’s designed it and built it, and you can be safe and secure in it. … Continue reading →

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Bad Apples

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

26 For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a terrifying expectation of judgment and THE FURY OF A FIRE WHICH WILL CONSUME THE … Continue reading →

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Backstage Pass

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

19 Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and since we … Continue reading →

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Holding Fast to the End

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Rick Reynolds

12 Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” … Continue reading →

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