Category: Hebrews
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A One Page Discourse on my Takeaway from the Study of the Book of Hebrews
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 I am tempted to write a long discourse on my take away from the study of the Book of Hebrews but I shall not do that today in the hope this is not a bore. The book of Hebrews sandwiched between Philemon and James is nary a…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 13
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Saturday, January 18, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 13 NIV Hebrews 13 concludes our study of the Book of Hebrews. There are several exhortations to the Christian brother and sister in their (our) faith walk with the Lord. We are to: We are to be wary of strange teachings and…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 12
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Twelve: Friday, January 17, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 12 NIV “Therefore, since we are surrounded by a great crowd of witnesses …(v1).” A great crowd of witnesses?! That made me ponder for a spell, actually several. What does this phrase mean I wondered. A quick study revealed that…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 11
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Eleven: Thursday, January 16, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 11 Hebrews 11:1 is used extensively to define the word “Faith.” The New International Version (NIV) of the Bible reads, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurances about what we do not see.” The King James…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 10
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Ten: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 10 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 10 reveals that “the law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming – not the realities themselves.” Invariably, the law is a promise, the promise of what is to come…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 9
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Nine: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 9 Hebrews 9:1-5 leads one by the hand into the earthly sanctuary; it provides a scant outline of the architecture of the earthly tabernacle. The “Holy Place” is where the lampstand with its consecrated bread is set up. The “Most…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 8
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Eight: Monday, January 13, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 8 Hebrews 8 reiterates with particular emphasis teachings establishing our Lord and Savior, JESUS the CHRIST as High Priest of a new covenant. For there is a new covenant and a new High Priest. Yes, there are high priests here…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 7
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Seven: Sunday, January 12, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 7 The Book of Hebrews chapter 7 focuses primarily if not exclusively on Melchizedek, King of Salem, Priest of GOD, King of Righteousness, King of Peace, Priest Forever. Verse 7 succinctly states, “And without doubt the lesser is blessed by…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 6
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Six: Saturday, January 11, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 6 The book of Hebrews Chapter six (6) buttresses teachings enunciated in Hebrews five (5). Men and women of Christian faith are commanded, if I dare to use that word in this season, “to move beyond the elementary teachings about…
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Studying the Book of Hebrews: Daily Breakdown: Day 5
Etetor Roland Eshiet, Sr. Day Five: Friday, January 10, 2025 The Book of Hebrews Chapter 5 JESÚS the High Priest JESÚS is our high priest. This position HE did not take on HIMSELF for scripture states in Hebrews 5:5b “But GOD said to HIM, ‘You are my Son; today I have become your father.’” 6b…
