As the author of Hebrews continues to multiply examples of faith, he presents several instances which feature foreboding obstacles and shared experiences. These references feature the power of God intervening…
As the gospel arc of revelatory fulness comes to fruition in Matthew's account, we see the ministry of Christ gloriously showcased in manifold ways. One example in the bigger picture…
As circumstances and conflicts come to a head in the final days of Christ, three illegitimate authorities conspire against Christ to dismiss Him as the imposter. Priests, Pharisees, and Pilate…
Psalm 70 is a refrain from Psalm 40. A virtually verbatim echo of verses 13-17 of the prior song. Psalm 40 contains direct Messianic fulfillment as Hebrews 10 recognizes its…
Faith acts on the invisible. II Corinthians 5:7 declares of Christians like minded with the apostle Paul: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” later in the same section…
Numbers 21:8-9 records a typological moment in Israel's history illuminating judgement and salvation. “...The Lord said to Moses, make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole and everyone…
Interposition as illustrated in Psalm 69 contains the idea of coming between two parties in order to bring peace. To rescue one by intervening on his behalf. Noah Webster comments…
Our working summary of faith gleaned from this great chapter has been: “believing in and acting on the promises and power of God.” In light of the examples featured for…
A well known Christmas hymn echoes... “Jesus, Lord at Thy birth...”. Our text today reminds us that just as striking as beholding the Lordship and sovereignty of Christ in His…
In Matthew's account of the cross, Jesus lifts His voice only twice. These utterances are recorded in our passage today. The last sound we hear is a loud cry piercing…