The Living Word

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV   They called it “the Mother.” The children had been exploring in the hills behind the ranch houses.... Continue Reading →

Make Every Effort

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:11 NIV   He was nervous the day of the gymnastic team tryouts. His effort to complete a back handspring unassisted left much to be desired. He knew he had to impress... Continue Reading →

Today If You Hear

Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." Hebrews 4:7 NIV   The young man lay in a small caravan parked in a friend´s yard in Australia. He had... Continue Reading →

Of No Value

For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Hebrews 4:2 NIV   The tension mounted as the pilots neared the island. They were low on fuel and this... Continue Reading →

Fall Short

Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. Hebrews 4:1 NIV   Two men set out on one of the most extreme races. It was a rowing race across the Atlantic. They were fit and trained for... Continue Reading →

Unbelief

So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief. Hebrews 3:19 NIV   Near the eastern border of California, there is a valley in the desert. It drops down between mountain ranges to almost 300ft. below sea level. It is one of the hottest places on earth. One day in... Continue Reading →

Hold to Share

We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. Hebrews 3:14 NIV   They were close friends growing up. The two boys were in the same class and they lived in the same neighborhood. Their families went to church together, and they used to... Continue Reading →

Hardened Hearts

do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert, Hebrews 3:8 NIV   They camped right by the Mexican border among sand dunes that spread for miles. Every morning and evening, they set out on their ATVs to explore the desert. Border Control officers often... Continue Reading →

God is the Builder

For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Hebrews 3:4 NIV   A teenager took a job building houses one summer. He found out straight away that it was very hard work. Because his woodworking skills were not yet developed, he had to do all the tedious tasks of... Continue Reading →

Fix On Jesus

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. Hebrews 3:1 NIV   The girl was in love. She was just a teenager, but that boy was all she wanted. But unfortunately, they broke up. She was devastated. She tried to get... Continue Reading →

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