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 →

Suffered to Help

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.  Hebrews 2:18 NIV   The basketball fans sat in their seats at an NBA game. They were true fans who went to the games even when their team was not doing the best. They also enjoy the... Continue Reading →

Fear of Death

and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.  Hebrews 2:15 NIV   The eight-year-old boy slid down off the horse. He could see the house across the freshly plowed field, but his parents were nowhere in sight. To continue his ride, he needed to cross a patch... Continue Reading →

Share in Humanity

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil  Hebrews 2:14 NIV   She was barely old enough to get a job herself and when she did, it was caring for autistic children.... Continue Reading →

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