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Life is hard. Following Jesus doesn't remove every struggle, it often places us in the middle of a spiritual battle. In Nehemiah 4-6, we see God's people facing opposition from every direction: ridicule from enemies, conflict within the community, exhaustion, fear, and attempts to derail their mission. Yet through it all, they persevered.Dr. Eric Thomas walks through the story of Nehemiah and shows how patient endurance is built by depending on God's character, God's people, God's Word, and ultimately God's Son. The walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt not because the work was easy, but because the people refused to quit and trusted that God was at work among them.This message is a reminder for every believer facing discouragement, opposition, or fatigue: keep going. Don't throw in the towel. Fix your eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, and trust that what God has called you to do is worth enduring for.

An encouragement to keep our eyes fixed on the Author and Perfecter of our faith for every situation.

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Hebrews 13:21-25

Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith - Monday of Holy Week 2026 by Shawn Ozbun

Hebrews 13:17-21

For every goal and race. There's a way to win. When the weight of life comes When the struggles overwhelm. And the voices that whisper intensify There's a call to a high place of focus. With the author who made all things The Perfecter of everything. Our first incentive One who brings our faith to maturity. He has the manual for all season He endured the cross. Disregarded shame Now seated high. Invites us to enjoy His authority, His deity And the completion of His work

Hebrews 13:17-21

In this powerful message, we conclude our “Greater Than” series by answering the ultimate question: If Jesus is greater than everything, how are we supposed to live? Using the metaphor of a spiritual marathon, Pastor Parker dives into the book of Hebrews to reveal the secret to endurance when you're feeling exhausted, not falling away. Discover the three essential steps to finish the race God has marked out for you: learning how to “lose the weight” of hurry and comparison, how to “fix your eyes” on Jesus as the trailblazing Pioneer and Perfecter of your faith, and how to “remember the joy” that allowed Jesus to endure the Cross—the joy of a relationship with you. Stop running for God and start running with Him, knowing the pressure is off and the prize is certain.

Hebrews 13:17-21

Hebrews 13:17-21

The Codex of the Modern Gentlemen A Manual of Modern Masculinity for the 21st Century “Chivalry is not a relic; it is the radiant armour of the soul.” Preamble: A Prayer for the Forge The world has declared masculinity a disease. It has looked at the twisted expressions of broken men—the tyrant, the slacker, the brute, the perpetual adolescent—and mistaken the symptom for the condition. It has, in its wisdom, sought to cure the man by unmaking him. This is the work of the lesser architect* (*every man who tries to build his life, his identity, his legacy, his security, apart from the Living God.) We, however, are builders under the Great Architect** (**Yahweh, the Master Craftsman, the One who works with clay, who sketches the cosmos in wisdom, who tabernacles among us in the person of Jesus Christ—the Word made flesh, the Logos through whom all things were made. He is the "Author and Perfecter of our faith." He is the Potter; we are the clay.) We understand that fire can destroy, but it can also forge. We are here to reclaim the forge. This Codex is not a return to a mythical past of rigid roles and unearned dominance. That past was a shadow, a partial blueprint corrupted by the Fall. True Chivalry was always a rebellion against the baser instincts: the impulse to hoard, to dominate, to flee, to destroy. It was a code to lift the eyes of the heart from the mud to the stars. In the 21st century, the mud is deeper, the stars harder to see – obscured by the light pollution of a world of distraction. The clamour of the marketplace and the needy media, the noise is deafening. But the need for a man—a ‘real' man—has never been greater. He is not needed to fix a wagon wheel, but to fix a broken spirit. He is not needed to slay a physical dragon, but to slay the dragons of despair, apathy, and cynicism in his own heart and in the hearts of those he is sworn to protect. This is the Manual for that man. This is the Chivalry for this age.

Hebrews 13:17-21

Thursday, 19 February 2026   While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” Matthew 17:5   “Yet he speaking, you behold! Cloud – lustrous, it overshadowed them. And you behold! Voice – from the cloud, saying, ‘This, He is My Son, the Beloved in whom I approved! You hear – Him!'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Peter said to Jesus that it was good for them to be there and that he and the others would build tabernacles for Him, Moses, and Elijah. Matthew next records, “Yet he speaking.”   Peter was in the process of what was essentially an idol-fest. He was star-struck with the audience gathered with Jesus. However, his thoughts were misdirected and unsuited for the situation. Remember what he himself had proclaimed just a short while before –   “You, You are the Christ, the Son of God, the living.” Matthew 16:16   Therefore, his words were cut off as he spoke, and “you behold! Cloud – lustrous, it overshadowed them.”   Two new words are seen here. The first is nephelé, cloudiness, or concretely, a cloud. It is from nephos, a cloud. The second new word is the verb episkiazó, to overshadow. It is from epi, upon or over, and skia, a shadow.   Saying that this cloud was lustrous may be because of the brilliant light radiating from Jesus, like when one is in fog and shines a light. The light is gathered into all of the fog particles, and the entire area turns lustrous.   If a cloud overshadowed them, even a regular cloud, this would be the result. This appears to be what is conveyed in the thought because of what continues to transpire. Next, it says, “And you behold!”   The excitement rushing from Matthew's pen is palpable as he introduces a second thought in a row this way. The inspired word of the Lord is asking us to really pay heed to what is being conveyed. First, the group was overshadowed, blocking out Moses and Elijah. Understanding this, it continues with, “Voice – from the cloud.”   Within the cloud itself is a voice. Like the burning bush on Mount Horeb, there was a physical demonstration of the presence, and yet, there is a concealing of the Source of the voice at the same time. Thus, the One speaking can only be understood by what He states, not by actually seeing Him. Understanding this, He was “saying, ‘This, He is My Son.'”   The voice, being derived from eternity itself, calls out who He is, God the Father. As He is in the eternal state, the words were prepared from before the creation of a single atom to occur at this moment. Having indicated who Jesus is in relation to Him, He continues with, “the Beloved in whom I approved!”   The words are repeated from Matthew 3:17 when Jesus was baptized –   “This, He is, My Son – the Beloved in whom I approved!”   God had ordained Jesus to initiate His ministry. He was pleased with Him at that time. Now, after Jesus has told His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, suffer, and be killed, meaning His ministry was on its downward trajectory, the Father affirms His relationship with Him. Because of His pleasure in His Son, He next calls out, “You hear – Him!”   The point that the Father was making was that they were no longer to look to the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah) for their spiritual guidance. They were to listen to Jesus, the Fulfiller of everything spoken of in the Law and Prophets. It is an admonition from God that has not changed since then –    “Eyeballing unto the ‘the faith Pioneer and Perfecter,' Jesus” Hebrews 12:2 (CG).   This is the directive from God for all people, meaning to focus on Jesus. Nothing else will do. All else will lead to a sad end.   Life application: Although there are innumerable doctrines set forth in Scripture, the main point of doctrine for one's life conduct in the presence of God is understanding the matter of law versus grace and being obedient to the latter.   The Bible's first recorded words of God speaking to man are words of grace versus law. From that point on, because Adam disobeyed the law he was given, the violation of that law has been the source of every problem that mankind has ever faced. Adam failed to understand that he had been given grace. In Genesis 2:17, it said –   “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat.”   Adam was given everything, though he had done nothing to earn it. God lavished upon the man His goodness in a variety of tastes, textures, and physical sensations as he experienced each new fruit. At the same time, and in the same sentence, the Lord gave Adam law –   “...but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”   This set forth a choice that has been set forth again for the people of the world. Will we choose to trust God and accept His grace, or will we ignore that, choose law, and perish apart from the grace? It is what Paul calls “a different gospel, which is not another” in Galatians 1.   God, in His words concerning Jesus, is setting forth that choice by telling the disciples, and thus us, because the words are recorded in Scripture, that we are to focus on the grace. That grace could only come through the crucifixion of Christ. When we return to the law, we crucify again for ourselves the Son of God. In this, we put Him to open shame. May we never presume to have such an attitude.   Lord God, thank You for the grace that is poured out on us through the giving of Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.  

Hebrews 11:20-31 celebrates the persevering faith of Abraham's descendants—from Isaac and Jacob blessing future generations, to Joseph confidently foretelling the exodus and requesting burial in the Promised Land, to Moses rejecting Egyptian royalty to suffer with God's people, valuing eternal reward over temporary pleasure, instituting the Passover, and leading Israel through the Red Sea. This faith continued as the walls of Jericho fell and Rahab was spared through her trust in God. The "Hall of Faith" shows that true faith—rooted in the unseen God—produces obedience, endurance, and victory, not by human effort but by resting in the Author and Perfecter of faith, Jesus, so believers persevere to the end rather than shrink back (Hebrews 10:39).

Factory Reset Hebrews 12:5-11 We most definitely live in an ultra-fast paced, information sharing, computer driven age. In fact, it's hard to even imagine life today without personal computers, laptops or a smart phone attached to every hip, right?  Whether we like it or not, the information age genie is out of the bottle and it's not going back in and even more so with the advancements of A.I., Artificial Intelligence…but what happens when these devices on which we've become so dependent, fail to operate properly?  Our pc or laptop crashes or our smart phone gets bogged down and sluggish… For whatever reason, a virus, lack of memory or just too many installed apps, our devices can sometimes get to a point where they no longer operate as the original designer intended. Fortunately, the designer created a way to restore these units to their original settings and that is with a factory reset.  As followers of Christ, we too can become bogged down with the virus of sin, the busyness of life and the worries of this world. To get our attention, God sometimes has to perform a factory reset so He can refocus our wandering hearts back onto Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. And to do this, God will sometimes strip us of our idols of comfort and familiarity to drive us to our knees before His throne in absolute desperation. God doesn't do this to hurt us; He does it as a loving Father who longs to bring us into oneness with His Son, Jesus. I hope that you'll join us this Sunday as we begin the new year, a year of new beginnings in the Lord.  God Bless, I love y'all!Pastor Doug

Hebrews 12:1-7Rev. Matt Rice

In this episode of Pray the Word on Hebrews 12:1–2, David Platt reminds us to set our eyes upon Jesus at every moment.Explore more content from Radical.

Wednesday, 3 December 2025   But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Matthew 14:30   “And seeing the forcible wind, he feared, and having begun to submerge, he croaked, saying, ‘Lord, You save me!'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Peter came down from the boat and commenced walking to Jesus. Matthew next records, “And seeing the forcible wind, he feared.”   It is the standard error that believers find themselves in to this day. What does it take to see the forcible wind? Follow the sequence of events:   Jesus: “You embolden! I, I am! You fear not!” Peter: “Lord, if You – You are – You command me to come to You upon the waters.” Jesus: “And He said, “You come!” Peter: He walked upon the waters to come unto Jesus. Peter: And seeing the forcible wind.   Jesus is the Object. Peter sees Jesus and petitions Him. Jesus directs Peter to come. Peter comes, looking at Jesus. Peter... takes his eyes off Jesus, “and having begun to submerge, he croaked.”   A new word is seen here, katapontizó, to plunge down, and thus to submerge. It is derived from kata, down against, and the same root as the area known as Pontus found in Acts 2:9 and 1 Peter 1:1. This word will only be seen again in Matthew 18:6.   Peter got distracted from what is most important. Jesus was the target to obtain. In allowing the distractions to take his eyes off the goal, his attention was likewise distracted. With his attention distracted, he was no longer mentally focused on what allowed him to walk on the water in the first place. Because of this, he cried out, “saying, ‘Lord, You save me!'”   Again, it is the standard response believers make in hopes of correcting their own blunders to this day: Believer is focused on Jesus. Believer takes his eyes off of Jesus and gets caught up in an infraction of the law, a particular sin, etc. Believer is now in a bad, bad pickle, finding no way of fixing his own slip-up. And so, believer croaks in his soul and to Jesus, “Help me! Help me, Lord Jesus!”   Life application: One of the most important thoughts for believers recorded in the New Testament is found in the first few words of Hebrews 12:2 –   “Eyeballing unto the ‘the faith Pioneer and Perfecter,' Jesus” (CG). Scholars repeatedly say that Peter's error was a lack of faith. And it is true that Jesus will call him ‘little-faithed' in the next verse. But Peter had faith, even if it was little. That was not the immediate problem. Rather, Peter took his eyes off of the Object of his faith.   The pastor who has been faithfully preaching to his congregation for many years may have amazing faith, but when he meets with a woman for counseling, his eyes may be misdirected from Jesus. At such a time, calamity may be just around the corner. It happened to David, and none of us is above such a lapse of judgment.   Along with Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 3:1 says, “Thence, holy brothers – heavenly calling participants, you scrutinize the Apostle and High Priest, our confession, Jesus!”   We are not just to look in the direction of Jesus, we are to eyeball Him and to scrutinize Him, mentally considering Him at all times. When we fail to do this, we begin to sink into the troubled seas around us. In 1 Chronicles 29, David, a man who understood what it meant to take his eyes off the Lord and to sink into sin, petitioned the Lord for just this type of determination for His flock –   “O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people, and fix their heart toward You.”   Should we have any less of a heart? If not, then let us pray for such fixed determination. And while we are asking for our own strength, let us remember our fellow believers, those in our church, our pastors and teachers, and anyone else who comes to mind.   May we learn to direct our attention to Jesus, always remembering the sacred words of Scripture, “Eyeballing unto the ‘the faith Pioneer and Perfecter,' Jesus” (CG). Nothing else will do. All else will lead to a sad set of circumstances that may jeopardize our lives, our relationships, and our witness for the Lord Jesus.   Lord God, we are weak and frail creatures who need to constantly focus our hearts and souls on You. We should always scrutinize Jesus as if looking over the finest gem or most beautiful flower, considering every detail of His majesty. Help us to be focused on Him at all times. In this, we will be in the right frame of mind to handle all challenges we face. Amen.

Hebrews 12:1-3 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted."

Our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer assures us, not only that He is our compassionate Father, but that our salvation is entirely His doing."Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart."Hebrews 12:1-3Interestingly enough, this time through Leviticus —the most law-concentrated book, at least in my mind —God assures us five times: "I am the Lord who sanctifies."Eleven times in the Bible, He explicitly tells us He is the one who sanctifies. And five of those are from the most challenging book in the Bible to read.Our So What?From our souls we: Worship Him for His WorkWe thank Him for authoringWe confess our sins, being honest with Him. We intercede for ourselves and others for the sanctification our new inner man hungers for. And when we hurt over our sin, our comfort is that He is working! He will do it.Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen1 Timothy 1:17Brethren, let's pray for one another. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Alternatively, visit www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 007Episode 158

The Valley of VisionRomans 8:31, 35, 37-39In this world, it's not a matter of if we will endure trials, tribulation and hardship, it's a matter of when. Jesus told us plainly that in this world we will have trouble but not to lose heart, he has already overcome the world. He also promised his believers that he would never leave us, in fact he promised to be with us all the way, even to the end of the age. When we endure the valleys of hardship, we need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus for he alone is the Author and Perfecter of our faith.And when we fix our eyes on him while in the valley, he refines our vision. You see beloved, it's in the valley that we learn invaluable lessons of the Lord's deep love and faithfulness towards us that we simply could not learn any other way. My deepest times of growth in my relationship with Jesus have come in the valley, I suspect yours have too? May we remain faithful in those times of trials and testing and know in our deepest heart that he will lead us through the valley and onto the mountaintop of victory.

Jesus, The Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith (Heb. 12-13), Geoff Chang

Jason and Roger continue a five-part October series called “Lord's Supper Reflections.” Each Sunday, our church family focuses on a different passage in our observance of the Lord's Supper. On Fridays throughout the month of October, Jason and Roger will revisit the previous Sunday's passage. In this third episode, Jesus is the founder and perfecter …

Let us keep looking to Jesus, for it was His endurance and victory at the cross that gave us the grace and faith to endure today.

Hebrews 12 reminds us that suffering is part of God's loving discipline -- part of His training program to help us to grow in faith and maturity. Early believers endured persecution with joy because they held an eternal perspective, knowing greater rewards awaited them in heaven. The writer urges us to look to Jesus, who endured the cross, as our model for perseverance. God's discipline, like that of a good father, proves that we belong to Him and shapes us to share in His holiness. Though painful in the moment, it produces peace and righteousness for those who endure. Our trials are opportunities to lean on God's strength, grow in dependence on Him, and prepare for eternal glory with Christ.

Wednesday Night 8.27.25 Jonathan Goodman 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:14

The first question Peter asked Jesus after he'd been restored was, “Lord, what about this man?” While Peter should have been focusing on Jesus's plan for his life, he fixated on John. Jesus said to Peter, “What is that to you? You follow me!” We can spend our whole lives obsessively comparing ourselves to others rather than focusing on God's plan for us. Jesus wants to spare us that. He has a unique calling on your life that is full of blessings. So let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)Take-Home Message: Following Jesus requires focusing on Him.- Jesus endures my constant comparing (20-21).- Jesus decides my unique calling (22-23).    - How do I stay focused on my unique calling?    - Mind my own business.    - Make time for God to reveal my unique calling.    - Listen to the guidance of other Christians.- Jesus eludes my complete knowledge (24-25).

The Bible is filled with the accounts of many peoples' lives who followed God faithfully and didn't quit. We can find encouragement from reading those biblical accounts. But there is One who stands out above all and that is Jesus Christ, Himself. As we strive to follow the Lord's plan for our lives, we often face difficulties and even suffering in our lives. The writer of the book of Hebrews encouraged his audience and us to look to Jesus who faithfully followed the will of His Father all the way to and through the cross. Jesus won the victory and we can, too, as we remain faithful to God. 

Foundations 8.24.25 Jonathan Goodman 1 John 1:8 - 2:11

Sermon from 8/17/2025 at Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville, FL.

In Scripture, our faith journeys are often likened to a race—a test of endurance and resilience in our pursuit of Christlikeness, the ultimate prize. But in moments when we fall short and feel tempted to give in to discouragement, how can we continue to persevere in faith? It's easy to be overwhelmed by our shortcomings and challenges, especially when the goal feels distant. Yet, if we draw strength from the example of those who have gone before us and keep our eyes fixed on Christ—turning to Him in our trials—we can learn to endure alongside the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. God Disciplines His Children 4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on Homecoming Sunday, the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 17, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

Hebrews 11:17a, 19a, 20-21a, 23a, 24-25a, 29a, 12:1-3 - By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac …. He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead …. By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph …. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents …. By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God …. By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land …. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the Founder and Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

By perfecting our faith, the desires Christ initiates—those things born of him and not of ourselves—begin to rise up in our hearts.Subscribe to daily devotions e-mails: https://wcm.link/ddsub

Hebrews 12:2 gives us an incredible title for Jesus. How does knowing Jesus is the "founder and perfecter of our faith" affect our theology? What's the difference between faith and belief? Join us as we study this title for Jesus.

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Jesus is the person of Faith! He establishes and brings it to perfection!  Welcome to Encounter! We are a house of prayer and a house of His presence. We're endeavored to create a resting place for the Lord. Regardless of where you're listening: your car, your workplace, your home, you can host the presence of God!   Connect with us more below:   Website: www.encounterthelord.com Instagram + Facebook: @encounterthelord

John 4:49-50 The royal official said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started off. The faith expressed by the official satisfied Jesus that His Father was working, and word of Christ satisfied the official. He needed no proof, in direct contrast to those Jesus rebuked for needing signs to believe. This man believed with no sign. He only needed the word of Christ. Let's notice that the faith the man had to return home with no sign or proof of his son's healing was generated by the word of Christ. At this point, there's no indication that the man believed Jesus was Lord or the Christ. He believed his son lived. However, we will discover in the next few verses that the official was on his way to a life-changing faith. Hebrews 12:3 describes Jesus as the author and perfecter of faith. This man fixed his eyes, his hope on Jesus, and when Jesus said the son lives, he took Jesus at His word. That's exactly what Paul said about faith in Romans 10:17. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” As in this case, God often uses storms in life and crises to initiate movement toward His Son. Knowing this encourages us to be alert to those God puts in our paths who are hurting, hungry, thirsty, and in desperate need. To love them well, we point them to Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of faith. We want to lead them into an encounter with Him that will be life-changing. The best way to lead someone to a life-changing encounter with Jesus is to share with them the word of Christ—the promises of God given to us through His Son. John 14:6 comes to mind. Jesus said that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that He alone is the way to the Father. John 11:25-26 is another good one. Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” In times of trouble, Hebrews 4:14-16 is one of my favorite. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Do you have some favorite verses in your mind ready to share when God puts someone like this official in your path who is desperately in need of help? I hope you'll collect a few and be prepared to love them with Jesus by sharing His word. You never know how God is working until you give the word of Christ to someone. Paul said the gospel is the power of God for salvation in Romans 1:16. May the Spirit of God prepare us and work through us today as we live to love with Jesus. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

Pastor David preaches from Hebrews 13:20-25Three Desires for the Believer:(vv. 20-12) They are equipped.(v. 22) They are exhorted.(vv. 23-25) They are engaged.

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Pastor David preaches on Hebrews 13:15-19 as he reminds us about three marks of those who identify with Christ (by faith).(vv15-16) They continually offer PRAISEHebrews 13:13-14, Hebrews 12:22, 28-29, Ephesians 5:20, (John 1:29), Romans 12:1 (CSB), Psalm 50:14-15, 16, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Romans 12:13, Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 10:24-25, Philippians 4:18, Micah 6:7-8(v17) They willingly OBEY(Ephesians 4:11-12), Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-3 (NIV), 3 John 1:4,(2LBC: Ch. 26, Para. 3)(vv18-19) They diligently PRAY.Acts 24:16, 2 Corinthians 1:12 (CSB), 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:25 

This exposition focuses on Hebrews 13:7-9, emphasizing the characteristics of a faithful Christian. The passage encourages believers to remember their leaders who have spoken the Word of God, consider the outcome of their lives, and imitate their faith. It also highlights the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ and warns against being led away by diverse and strange teachings, urging Christians to be strengthened by grace.Key PointsRemembering Leaders: Christians are called to remember and consider their local leaders who faithfully teach God's Word. These leaders are examples of faith and practice, and their lives should reflect a love for and devotion to God's Word.Imitating Faith: Believers are encouraged to imitate the faith of their leaders, not because they are perfect, but because their lives point to Christ. This includes observing their doctrine and how they live it out.Christ's Unchanging Nature: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. This truth provides stability and assurance for Christians, especially in times of hardship and change.Warning Against False Teachings: Christians are warned not to be led away by diverse and strange teachings. Instead, they should rely on the grace of God for spiritual strength, rather than outward practices or traditions.ApplicationPray for and support local church leaders who faithfully teach God's Word.Examine the lives and teachings of leaders to ensure they align with Scripture.Hold firmly to the unchanging truth of Jesus Christ and His Word.Be cautious of teachings that deviate from the gospel and rely on God's grace for spiritual growth.

Pastor David preaches from Hebrews 12:25-29.(v. 25) A warning against rejecting God's Word(vv. 26-27) Old Testament promise of New Kingdom(vv. 28-29) The unshakable kingdom of God.

In the first episode of our weekly Lenten series, we invite you to take a moment to slow down, quiet your heart, and hear what God may be saying to you. Throughout the season of Lent, we'll be releasing weekly episodes focused on themes of reflection, prayer, and contemplation.On March 19, 2021 we were delighted to host Christian author, leader, and teacher, Ruth Haley Barton. Barton is founding President/CEO of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of Christian leaders and the congregations and organizations they serve. Ruth is the author of numerous books and resources on the spiritual life, including Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership and Sacred Rhythms. She reflects regularly on spirituality and leadership in her blog, Beyond Words, and on her podcast Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership.We hope you enjoy this conversation around her book, Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence. Our attention, Barton believes, has become a commodity that we must protect if we are to avoid being swept away by our distracted age. She invites listeners to engage in these ancient biblical practices to find the rest for our souls that Jesus promises. In this Lenten season, we hope this will inspire you to pursue God's transforming presence in new ways and contemplatively sit in solitude and silence with the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Learn more about Ruth Haley Barton. Watch the full Online Conversation and read the transcript from March 19, 2021. Related reading:A Shocking Lack of Solitude, Cherie Harder Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Blaise PascalJohn MiltonC.S. LewisRichard RohrDallas WillardHenry NouwenShop Class as Soulcraft, by Matthew B. CrawfordRabbi Abraham Joshua HeschelJulian of NorwichInvitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence, by Ruth Haley Barton Related Trinity Forum Readings:Confessions | A Trinity Forum Reading by St. Augustine, introduced by James K.A. Smith.Pilgrim at Tinker Creek | A Trinity Forum Reading by Annie Dillard, introduced by Tish Harrison Warren.Devotions | A Trinity Forum Reading by John Donne, introduced and paraphrased by Philip Yancey.The Long Loneliness | A Trinity Forum Reading by Dorothy Day, introduced by Anne and David Brooks.Wrestling with God | A Trinity Forum Reading by Simone Weil, introduced by Alonzo McDonald.The Pilgrim's Progress | A Trinity Forum Reading by John Bunyan, introduced by Alonzo McDonald.

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off a new teaching series titled "Who is Jesus?" He explores the foundational importance of placing our faith in the right object—Jesus Christ. Using Hebrews 11-12 as his primary text, Pastor Clay explains how Jesus is both the author and perfecter of our faith. He demonstrates how faith is like a tool that can be either destructive or constructive depending on where it's directed.

Hebrews 12:2 states that Jesus is the “author and finisher of our faith.” Today, Burk Parsons helps us understand what this verse means and how to apply this truth to our lives. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/what-does-it-mean-that-christ-is-the-author-and-perfecter-of-our-faith/ Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.ligonier.org/. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Do you lead a small group, sing on the worship team, or frequently volunteer around your church - and feel completely burnt out? In this program, Chip has a word for the overworked and overcommitted Christian as he continues his series, Less is More. Hear how sometimes even the most wholesome Christian activities can damage your spiritual health. Main PointsHebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource MentionsPrayer Journal About Chip IngramChip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.About Living on the EdgeLiving on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003