Hebrews: A Better Way
The Book of Hebrews is renowned for its celebration, admonition, and advice about how to live a life of faith. The author tells us of the better way, choices available to us that help us take hold of the inheritance we are granted as Christ’s children. Acknowledging the realities of life, Hebrews spurs us on toward completion, encouraging us to learn from the example of Jesus, the ultimate High Priest. We invite you to join us as we explore what Hebrews has to say about the example of Christ, the practical implications of faith, and the unparalleled opportunity that is life on this earth.
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Setting the Stage ep.1
In this episode we begin our study on The Book of Hebrews. As we set up a foundation for understanding what Hebrews has to [...]
Brethren ep. 2
In this episode, we continue our introduction to The Book of Hebrews by exploring the term brethren from Hebrews 2. The author certainly seems [...]
What Does Salvation Really Mean? Ep. 3
In this episode we get into the text of The Book of Hebrews. Focusing on Chapter 2, we start to see that obedience and [...]
Co-heirs Ep. 4
In this episode, we continue looking at Hebrews 2. The unfortunate reality in this world is things are not always the way they are [...]
Sonship Ep. 5
In this episode we are joined by special guest Dr. Dave Anderson, who speaks on the beauty and importance of the first chapter of [...]
The Perfect King ep. 6
Dr. Dave Anderson continues with the first chapter of Hebrews. We also look back to Psalm 2 in order to see how Jesus is [...]
Poor Stewards ep. 7
We begin by wrapping up conclusions from chapter one and chapter two of Hebrews, using Psalm 2 as a tethering pole. We then look [...]
Suffering Toward Completion ep. 8
In this episode, we explore the power of having Jesus as our King. Jesus overcame death through suffering and thereby completed the work God [...]
Problem Solvers ep. 9
In this episode we ask the question: How do we steward our salvation? What does faithful and consistent obedience look like and how do [...]
Finding Rest ep. 10
In this episode, we dive into Chapter Four of Hebrews. Here the author uses the word “finish” as a synonym to rest. The peace [...]
Possessing the Inheritance Ep. 11
We continue our series on The Book of Hebrews. Beginning in Chapter Five, we seek to understand more about the practical realities of possessing [...]
Hard of Hearing Ep. 12
In this episode, we explore some of the challenges behind obeying God, believing His guidance is best for us, and trusting in what he [...]
The Perfect Priest Ep. 13
In this episode we look through Hebrews chapter 5, 6 and 7. Central to the message of Hebrews, Jesus is both a son and [...]
The Order of Melchizedek Ep. 14
We continue talking about the life of Melchizedek, exploring what lessons and guidelines can be gleaned from this priest of the Most High God. [...]
Stirred ep. 15
In this episode we continue to explore the implication of Jesus as our high priest. It helps to start with the end in mind, [...]
A New Heart ep. 16
In this episode, we continue exploring The Book of Hebrews by looking back to a passage in Deuteronomy. God has always wanted what is [...]
The Better Way ep. 17
In this episode we look at Hebrews Eight and the early section of Chapter Nine. We are introduced to the idea that the tabernacle [...]
In the Throne Room ep. 18
In this episode, we rush headlong into some of the most controversial passages in the Bible. A possible interpretation arises to address the paradox [...]
The Path to Maturity ep. 19
We start to see a new structure develop within Hebrews that brings the book into fuller life. We talked about the first three better [...]
Something More ep. 20
In this episode, we find ourselves wrestling with some tricky passages in chapter Ten of The Book of Hebrews. They are tricky because of [...]
The Fear ep. 21
We begin a big picture overview of the last several chapters of The Book of Hebrews, and explore the meaning behind the phrase “the [...]
Heroes ep. 22
In this episode, we look at some characters in the Hall of Faith found in Hebrews eleven. What can we learn from these characters? [...]
Running The Race ep. 23
In this episode we look at one more “better statement”, the seventh in The Book of Hebrews, as well as a pivotal and important [...]
Enduring Shame ep. 24
In this episode, we take a deeper look at what The Book of Hebrews says about shame. We start by exploring the kind of [...]
The Long Run ep. 25
We dive into the final chapter of The Book of Hebrews, Chapter Thirteen. As we go through it, we will review previous chapters and [...]
About Love ep. 26
In this episode, we talk about love. Our opportunity to know God by faith is so remarkable the angels look at us to observe [...]
The List ep. 27
We continue in Chapter Thirteen of The Book of Hebrews. We are exhorted to follow the path that will make us complete in every [...]
Contentment ep. 28
In this episode, we continue looking at the list in Hebrews Thirteen. The list lays out a few ways in which we can steward [...]
The Altar ep. 29
We conclude our robust conversation on Hebrews Thirteen. Starting in verse 10, we begin to see the conclusions of The Book of Hebrews. We [...]
Cloud of Witnesses ep. 30
In this final episode, we revisit the most famous of the Hebrews passages: the hall of faith. There is a great cloud of witnesses, [...]