Consider Rahab. Tacked onto the story of Moses who walked with God, an immoral infidel appears as one of only 2 women in this list of faithful Hebrews. What does she have to teach us about the better way of redemption? You can find her story in Joshua 2, but here are some highlights: Rahab …
A Better Sacrifice
By Sheryl Murray What can wash away my sin?Nothing but the blood of Jesus!What can make me whole again?Nothing but the blood of Jesus! When Adam and Eve chose to rebel against God’s love and authority, the result was separation from His loving presence as well as physical and spiritual death. Truly the wages of …
A Better Tabernacle
By Mary Wenzl Several years ago, I undertook an in-depth study of the Tabernacle. We learned about how the Tabernacle was built, the symbolism involved in its construction, and in the objects placed in it. This knowledge helped me better understand and appreciate this week’s lesson covering Hebrews chapter 9. We learned that when Christ …
Better Hope and Covenant
By Katie Kafka Reaching the halfway mark of our study in Hebrews has us learning that as Christ followers, we have a better hope and covenant. Temple language continues to percolate the passage in Hebrews 7 and 8. I don’t know about you, but it hasn’t gotten easier to decipher what some of it means. …
An Anchor for the Soul
About a year ago, my husband and I bought a boat, and over the course of this past summer, I’ve learned a lot about boating. A boat in the water isn’t designed to stay put. Unless tethered to something stationary, a boat will drift and bob and float away. Even on the calmest day, once …
Better High Priest
By Sheryl Murray “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, that we may receive mercy and grace to …
Better Than Moses
By Gail Peo Last week Kathy asked us: “Have you ever found yourself putting your hope and trust in things other than God?” In our study of Hebrews this week (Hebrews 3:1-4:13), we considered the fact that Jesus is “Better than Moses.” Now, we don’t tend to worship Moses today, but the first readers of …
Worthy of our Worship
Have you ever found yourself putting your hope and trust in things other than God? Our study in Hebrews this week showed us that the 1st century Jewish Christians were prone to worship angels. I didn’t even know it was a thing, but I can see its draw. Any biblical account I’ve read where a …
We’re Back!
I wish I'd taken a video of our in-person class this past Tuesday when Marlys led us in a "happy dance." On second thought, it's probably just as well I didn't. This way you can imagine us all as excellent dancers reveling in the joy of being back together again (at a safe 6-foot distance, …
Registration Closes this Sunday
Have you registered for our fall class yet? I'll admit, I'm a life-long procrastinator, but I did register for the Better class today. Why? Because registration closes on Sunday and I don't want to miss out. I don't want any of you to miss out either, so if you're planning to join us next Tuesday, …
