Monthly Archives: October 2026

Hebrews 7

Re: Naked Bible 185: Hebrews 7 The previous chapter ended with a declaration that Jesus was a priest of the order of Melchizedek. Chapter 7 opens with a declaration that this priesthood does not depend on lineage the way Aaron’s … Continue reading →

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Flavors of Oppression

If you are intrigued by watching the political and economic condition of the US, it’s wise to pay more attention to the fundamentals than to the daily flux of events. The latter is largely aimed at getting a reaction that … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 5:11-6:20

Re: Naked Bible 184: Hebrews 5:11-6:20 The writer starts off referring back to the previous verses where he described how Jesus was obedient, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He surrendered Himself to the suffering of the Cross. It … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Stupid about the Net

I’m not going to give you a laundry list of applicable Bible passages. You should have read at least the New Testament through enough times to have absorbed the big picture. You should recognize when I refer to spiritual powers … Continue reading →

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Enough and Too Much

For a couple of weeks, our community felt that the Lord was giving us a break. It’s not as if nothing was happening, but we sensed a calm before the storm. We could fellowship about minor things in our lives … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Re: Naked Bible 183: Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Our High Priest is also the ultimate sacrifice that brings us into the Presence of God. If you come to Him, you cannot be turned away. That’s because Jesus is the only High Priest … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 4:1-13

Re: Naked Bible 182: Hebrews 4:1-13 Let’s remind ourselves of a recurring theme here: God rested after Creation. He calls us to enter into that Sabbath rest. That was echoed at the call to enter the Promised Land rest, also … Continue reading →

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