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A New Covenant!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set … Continue reading →

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Who IS this Guy?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was … Continue reading →

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Who is the Author?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’m sure that you have noticed that as we continue through the book of Hebrews, I haven’t mentioned the name of the author, instead, I’ve just said “the author.” This is because his name is never mentioned in the text. … Continue reading →

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This is a Tough One

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Grow Up!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you … Continue reading →

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Great High Priest, part 2

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since … Continue reading →

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Word of God

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they … Continue reading →

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For as long as it is called “Today”

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness, where your ancestors tested and tried me, though for … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Greater than Moses

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has … Continue reading →