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Why Don’t We Have Priests? Part 2

February 11, 2015
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Read through the book of Hebrews and you’ll discover pages littered with Old Testament imagery. The question we may ask is; do these pictures have any relevance for us today? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez helps answer that question by looking at how Christ Changed Everything. It’s a study in the New Testament book of Hebrews.
References: Hebrews 7

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There was a time when church services included sacrificed animals and somber clerics. But most churches ignore these Old Testament practices today. Why is that? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to the book of Hebrews to answer the question—Why Don’t We Have Priests? Hear how Jesus changed everything!
February 10, 2015
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It’s possible to tiptoe right up to the line, but never cross over into genuine and life-transforming faith. To make sure we’re not on the spiritual fence, Scripture provides helpful ways to verify our salvation. And Mike Fabarez will study one of these reassuring identifiers of true faith, on this edition of Focal Point!
February 9, 2015
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After years of praying and anticipating a family, many couples are still struggling through the ache of an empty home. What encouragement does the Bible offer for those suffering from infertility? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers a difficult question with hope and clarity.
February 6, 2015
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There’s no greater tragedy than almost being a Christian. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez outlines the Gospel and shows us the right way to respond so that we don’t fall short of real faith.
February 5, 2015
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Sometimes Christianity can be understood as a “sin management” program. People sign up in order to take better control their own lives, rather than surrendering control to Jesus. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to take a look at our motives behind following Christ.
February 4, 2015
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No one likes owning up to their mistakes or being reminded of their faults.  But a proper awareness of our sin can actually be an indicator whether we’re truly following God.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a mini-series called Almost a Christian.
February 3, 2015
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It’s so easy to become the center of our own universe.  But the heart of true follower of Christ revolves an entirely different axis.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines the distinction between a Christian and an “Almost Christian.” 
February 2, 2015
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On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll be exploring a question sent in by a listener.
January 30, 2015
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Many of us know someone who claimed to follow Jesus, but eventually walked away.  Along with the heartache of watching someone renounce Jesus, there’s also some confusion.  Did that person lose their faith, or were they ever a Christian?  On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike studies a passage in Hebrews 6 which addresses the sin of apostasy, and provides some clear answers.
January 29, 2015
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Recently we’ve been talking about real Christians. Mike Fabarez has described those who know Jesus … but never decide to truly follow Him.  As our series, Almost a Christian, continues,we’ll take our study a step further.  Can those who profess to follow Jesus ever walk away from Him?  On this edition of Focal Point, we'll consider this critical question, and the possibility of falling away. 
January 28, 2015
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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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