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Why Did We Need a New Covenant Anyway? Part 3

February 23, 2015
Long ago, God made an agreement with His people, complete with promises and punishments. Unfortunately, we couldn’t live up to our end of the bargain. Today, Mike Fabarez explains that because of Jesus, God has a new agreement for us. And it’s far better than the first!
References: Hebrews 8:6-13

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Maybe you prayed the prayer in Sunday school.  Or perhaps you were baptized as a child.  But does that mean your salvation is secure?  Is it possible to lose God’s love?  Today, Mike Fabarez answers some weighty questions about perseverance, salvation and eternal security.
February 20, 2015
In the past, if you wanted to be close to God, there were demanding steps you had to take. Unfortunately, most people couldn’t live up to the requirements. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how one Person changed everything about how we relate to God and find forgiveness. We’re under a new covenant now.
February 19, 2015
Sometimes the only way you can prove the advantages of something new is to compare it to the old. Today, Mike Fabarez takes a closer look at God’s old agreement with us in order to show the superiority of the new covenant. It’s an inspiring comparison coming from the book of Hebrews.
February 18, 2015
Where does God live? We think of God residing in heaven. But the Temple was once called “God’s House.” Even the church is referred to as a place to meet the Lord. But on this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reveals God’s new address has changed. Hint: it’s somewhere local!
February 17, 2015
The House of God in Jerusalem was an impressive feat of architecture and design. But since the Temple is no more, where does God live now? Has church become the new Temple? Today, Mike Fabarez studies the dwelling place of God then and now. Discover God’s new address.
February 16, 2015
Scripture is clear that God’s plans cannot fail. He is in complete control of everything. But if that’s true, what’s the point of praying? Can we ever change God’s mind? Join us today on Focal Point, when Mike Fabarez will help us reconcile prayer and God’s sovereignty. It’s another helpful edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
February 13, 2015
There was a time when telegraph operators were in high demand. But when more sophisticated modes of communication came along, telegraph operators became obsolete! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says that the priesthood used to be necessary. But then a better priest came along! Hear a fascinating study in the book of Hebrews today on Focal Point!
February 12, 2015
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.
February 11, 2015
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
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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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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