Priest and King Hebrews 7:11–28 For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 7:17 The author of Hebrews stresses that Jesus is a priest forever in Melchizedek’s order, as opposed to any other kind of priesthood. So we ask, What is it about Melchizedek that points…

The Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:14–18 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16 Because of who God is and what Jesus Christ has done in dying for us, changing the throne of judgment into a throne of grace, we who trust Christ are to draw near the throne…

Our Advocate Hebrews 2:14–18 That he might become a merciful and faithful high priest. Hebrews 2:17 Jesus fulfilled his priestly role, first, by the offering up of himself as a sacrifice for sin and, second, by interceding for his people in heaven. There is a wonderful word that is used for this mediatorial function of…

Our Surety Philemon 1–25 If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. Philemon 18 I suppose that in that moment, Philemon’s heart was conquered. He knew what Paul was saying. What is more, he knew that Onesimus had confessed his sin and had returned on Paul’s recommendation…

The Trinity Titus 3:4–7 God our Savior . . . saved us . . . by . . . the Holy Spirit . . . through Jesus Christ our Savior. Titus 3:4–6 It is common among Christians to divide the work of God among the three persons, applying the work of creation to the Father, the work of redemption to the Son, and…

The Christian’s “Death Benefits” 2 Timothy 4:6–18 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:8 The first great benefit of death for Christians is that death brings a permanent freedom from evil. The Christian who has tasted the delight of God’s righteousness longs for a purity that he will never have…

Strong in Grace 2 Timothy 4:1–8 I charge you . . . : preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort. 2 Timothy 4:1–2 What a tremendous charge, especially in light of the situation in the church and world that Timothy lived in. How could Timothy possibly hope to carry it out?…

Word of the Living God 2 Timothy 3:14–17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable. 2 Timothy 3:16 It is in the Bible alone that we can learn of God’s redemption of sinners in Christ, and it is through the Bible and on the basis of the Bible that the Spirit speaks to individuals. Without…

The Word of Truth 2 Timothy 2:14–15 A worker . . . rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 The Bible is given by God in order to provoke a personal response in us. Consequently, if we do not allow that to happen, we inevitably misuse the Bible (even in studying it) and so pervert its intention…

Remember the Resurrection 2 Timothy 2:1–13 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead. 2 Timothy 2:8 We are to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ because, if we do remember it, we will always have a satisfying gospel. The truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ satisfies. There is much in life that is not satisfying. We…