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Negative As Well As Positive
“Behold I have put My words in your mouth” (Jeremiah 1:9). The LORD addressed these words to Jeremiah. The prophet was to speak God’s word. It was not his duty to entertain the people. It was not his duty to … Continue reading
Posted in Preachers, Preaching, prophets, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:2, a herald, atricle getting there from here by wacaster, book studies in Jeremiah and Lamentations, build, destroy, God over nations, jeremiah, Jeremiah 1:10, Jeremiah 1:9, Jeremiah over nations and kingdoms, kerusso, negative preaching, plant, positive preaching, preach the word, prophet, pull down, robert taylor jr., root out, throw down, tom wacaster, universal authority of God, vines, words in mouth
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It is Impossible!
We do not like the word ‘impossible.’ We like to think that all things are possible. Here is what some have said. Tommy Lasorda is quoted as saying, “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in man’s determination” … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Hebrews, salvation, Word Study
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Better Than The Work of Levitical Priests (Part 3)
The work of Jesus is superior to the work done by Levitical priests. This is set forth in three chapters (Hebrews 8-10). In this writing, we will consider Hebrews chapter ten. 1. Shadow v. Very Image “For the law, having … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews, Jesus, Textual study, Type/Antitype
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Better Than the Work of Levitical Priests (Part 2)
The work of Jesus is superior to the work done by Levitical priests. This is set forth in three chapters (Hebrews 8-10). In this writing, we will consider Hebrews chapter nine. 1. Earthly Sanctuary “Then indeed, even the first covenant … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews, Jesus, Textual study, Type/Antitype
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Better Than Levitical/Aaronic Priesthood (Part 4)
Jesus’ priesthood is more comparable to that of Melchizedek’s than it is to the priesthood of the Levites. This point is developed in three chapters (Hebrews 5:5-6, 10-11; 6:19-20; 7:1-28). In this writing, we will continue to consider Hebrews chapter … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews, Jesus, Textual study, Type/Antitype
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Better Than Levitical/Aaronic Priesthood (Part 3)
Jesus’ priesthood is more comparable to that of Melchizedek’s than it is to the priesthood which existed under the law of Moses. It was prophesied that He would be a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4 … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews, Jesus, Phrase Study, Textual study, Type/Antitype
Tagged a.h. sayce, aaronic priesthood, abraham paid tithes, adam clarke, ametor, ancus marcus, apater, archaeology, better, blessing and tithes, character, cornicularia, de ebriet, ebed-tob, Genesis 14, Hebrews 7, Hebrews 7:1-2, Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:3, Hebrews 7:7, Hebrews 7:9-10, heteron, Jesus priesthood, king of peace, king of righteousness, king of salem, lesser blessed by better, levitical priesthood, livy, melchizedek, melchizedek priesthood, no begginning or days or end of life, no term limit, Numbers 20:22-29, perfect, perfection, pharaoh, philo, predecessor and successor, priest of the most high, Psalm 110, Psalms 110:4, robert milligan, sarah, seneca, servius tullius, tell el-amarna tablets, titus livius, tom wacaster, type/antitype, uru-salim, wayne jackson, without beginning or end, without father and mother, without father or mother, without genealogy
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Better Than Levitical / Aaronic Priesthood (Part 1)
Christ is a better priest than ever existed under the law of Moses. His office is better (Hebrews 4:14-7:28). His work is better (Hebrews 8:1-10:31). Let’s consider the comparison of office, as set forth in Hebrews Chapter four and five. … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews, Jesus, Textual study, Type/Antitype
Tagged aaronic priesthood, appointed for men, bagd, better, better high priest, come bold to throne of grace, compassion, confession, dora, Exodus 40:13-15, faith, Genesis 4:3-5, great high priest, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:14, Hebrews 4-5, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 5:1-2, Hebrews 8:3, Hebrews 9:9, intercession, Jesus humanity, Jesus our high priest, Jesus prophet and priest and king, Jesus tempted, let us hold fast, levitical priesthood, Leviticus 21:10, Leviticus 9:7, mercy and grace, mercy seat, messiah, nkjv, offering gifts and sacrifices, parrhesia, passed through the heavens, prayer, robert milligan, sacrifice for sins, similarities, son of God, sympathetic priest, sympathize with our weaknesses, sympathy, taken for men, temptation, tempted as we are, throne of grace, throne of the Majesty, thusias, tom wacaster, weakness
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Bryan Hodge 
Better Than Joshua
Israel had some great leaders in their past, men such as Moses and Joshua. Moses led them to the edge of the promised land. Joshua led them into the promised land. However, Jesus is so much better. Let’s consider how … Continue reading →