Living a Life Worth Living – Writings by Robin McKinley
The Book of Hebrews of the New Testament teaches many things about Jesus. We do not know the author of Hebrews. Some people think that Paul wrote it.
The Book of Hebrews is an important book that teaches many lessons about the Bible. The Book of Hebrews teaches that Jesus was not an angel (a servant of God from heaven). Jesus is God. But Jesus became a man. Jesus is our priest. And Jesus is the perfect priest. In the Old Testament, priests killed animals so that God would forgive the people. But Jesus died himself, to suffer the punishment for our evil deeds. God accepted Jesus’s blood (that is, his death). So, God will forgive us when we trust Jesus.
In the Bible’s Old Testament, many people trusted God. They believed that God would send Jesus. So, they were not afraid, although they had great troubles. So, we too should trust God when we have troubles.
Angels are an interesting feature of the creation of the Lord. Even though we don’t know why or when He created them, we do know He considers them important. The writer of Hebrews compared the Old Testament priests and objects of worship to Jesus. He did that because they were things familiar to his readers. … Read more
The writer of Hebrews made it clear that God wants us all to enter into His rest. And He has made this rest available for everyone. Sadly many will not find its entrance. For only we who believe can enter his rest. As for the others, God said, “In my anger I took an oath: … Read more
Jesus held up the cup during the Last Supper. Then He said these words; “this cup is the new covenant between God and his people.” This new covenant would also require a new priesthood. The writer of Hebrews says this new priesthood was under the order of Melchizedek. This change has been made very clear … Read more
Where would you like to be right now? One of my favorite places is sitting on our deck at home. I know, it doesn’t sound real exciting does it? I am looking forward to going to heaven. Fortunately, we don’t need to wait go there to enjoy the presence of God. And so, dear brothers … Read more
The Old Testament sacrifices were mandated by God because of man’s sinful nature. Thousands upon thousands of animals were killed to make an atonement for sin. Jesus, however, became the ultimate sacrifice once and for all. For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, … Read more
The Old Testament Covenant initially began with the Ten Commandments. God, however, built laws around them and added others. They enveloped three major categories; moral, social, and food laws totaling somewhere around 613. When God speaks of a “new” covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date … Read more
At the last supper, Jesus offered His disciples the bread symbolizing His broken body. In the same way, also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day, says the Lord: … Read more
The writer of Hebrews gave a stern warning to anyone with a heart that is rebellious against God. His example was God’s very own people whom He delivered out of bondage. God put this warning in His inspired Word for all of us to take heed. And who was it who rebelled against God, even … Read more
Everyone knows the Lord! Wouldn’t that be a great testimony? Well, everyone will know Him. The sad thing is many will know Him too late. Everyone will bow their knee to Him. So bend your knee to Him now, because if you first do it in eternity, again it will be too late. And they … Read more
