Our Need for Representation Part 1b
March 15, 2011
We’re back in Hebrews 5 today on Focal Point. We noticed last time why the Old Testament priesthood existed and why it was important. The high priesthood in the Old Testament was designed to give us a sense that God is concerned with us having representation. You and I have a sin problem and because of that we need representation before God. Everything about the priesthood, as we’ll see today, symbolized the solution God had in mind all along.
References:
Hebrews 5:1-6
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Pastor Mike Fabarez enters Hebrews 5 today. As we go through the Old Testament, we run across certain priests. You might think of them as the lawyers of Israel that represented the people in matters related to God. Do you ever wonder why they existed, and if or how that applies to us today? Today’s study will really help us with that, so join us as we reconsider the Old Testament Priesthood and our need for representation.
March 14, 2011
I love the words put to music from Fanny Crosby. "To God be the glory, great things He has done; so loved He the world that He gave us His Son, who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the life gate that all may go in." Indeed, God has done great things. Today on Focal Point, we draw your attention to the greatness of Christ and what He’s done. And by the end of our time together, we’ll see what our response should be to all of this.
March 11, 2011
When you think of the greatest people who have ever lived, who comes to mind? I suppose some might point to Abraham Lincoln, Ghandi, the Pope, Winston Churchill or Mother Theresa. But none can really compare to Jesus. Without a doubt, He is the greatest, and if you need proof just turn to Hebrews. Today Mike Fabarez is going to take a look back at where we’ve been in our study of Hebrews thus far. The first four chapters are under our belt, and they’ve really emphasized the greatness of Christ.
March 10, 2011
We’ve all run across parents that give their children whatever they want. It's not hard to see how destructive that can be to the child. I think we can all agree that there are times when a parent should say no and give the child what they need rather than what they want. The same holds true in the Christian life as we’re about to see on Focal Point. God doesn’t always give us what we ask, and for good reason. He has our best interest at heart. Pastor Mike Fabarez takes us to Hebrews four and shows us why we can expect the best kind of help from our heavenly Father. That help may not involve immediate gratification, but it will lead to our good and God’s glory.
March 9, 2011
Life can sure get difficult, as if I had to remind you! We face great opposition. At times we’re fatigued, or frustrated by what’s going on. Some of you no doubt feel like you can barely get up out of bed in the morning, you’re so discouraged! If you’re nodding in agreement right now, encouragement from Hebrews is headed your way today on Focal Point! We uncover the hope and help we have for the Christian life today, and as we’re about to see it’s completely sufficient for every problem we face or ever will face!
March 8, 2011
Many of us have several Bibles at home, but sadly about the only time we open it is at church on Sunday. If you’re like most Christians and have a lackluster devotional time with the Lord, you’ll definitely want to join us for today's Focal Point. Mike Fabarez will show us the enormous benefits of having a regular time in God’s Word. As we open Hebrews 4 together, we’re going to observe three fantastic ways to approach God’s Word.
March 7, 2011
Pastor Mike Fabarez is in a study of Hebrews right now, and today we’re reminded of just how important God’s Word is to our lives. It is said that when the famous missionary, Dr. David Livingstone, started his trek across Africa, he had 73 books in 3 packs. After the party had gone 300 miles, Livingstone was obliged to throw away some of the books because of the fatigue of those carrying his baggage. As he continued on his journey, his library grew less and less, until he had but one book left—his Bible. Livingston knew how important God’s Word was to Him, and let’s be encouraged to get to that place ourselves.
March 4, 2011
We’re back in Hebrews today with Pastor Mike Fabarez. And today, we set out to verify the reality of our faith, as we wrap up our series, “Am I Really a Christian?” Maybe there’s some lingering doubts in your mind as to where you’re at with God, or perhaps you really have no idea? We’d do well to check to see if what we have is real or not.
March 3, 2011
Last time on Focal Point you may recall that we spent a good portion of our time discussing how we get in and stay in the family of God. It’s all by grace through faith, and not of ourselves. With that said, does that mean that we can go on living in sin once we’re saved? How do we really know for sure that we’re a Christian? Pastor Mike Fabarez has noticed three things that verify the reality of our faith, and you’ll find them in Hebrews four.
March 2, 2011
You have a good number of people today who are trying to earn their way into heaven. We learned last time on Focal Point that’s impossible to do, because the pricetag is too expensive. That would necessitate perfection on our part. There’s another large group of people who think once they get into the family of God, they can be kicked out due to bad behavior. Mike Fabarez wonders, "If we’re not good enough to get into the family of God, what makes us think we can be good enough to stay in?" We’ll consider that question today on Focal Point.
March 1, 2011
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