Herman Spruyt 
“The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts.” (1 Samuel 2:7) In beautiful and crucial moments throughout the Bible, we read about God’s power. This power encompasses all of life. Both Hannah and Mary sing about this power when they are expecting a child. The Lord makes poor and the … Lees meer
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13: 7-8) The writer concludes his letter by providing a list of recommendations: ‘Imitate the faith of your leaders.’ This … Lees meer
“…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…” (Hebrews 12:1-2) How is your journey through the book of Hebrews going? Has reading the letter encouraged you yet? … Lees meer
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation.” (Hebrews 11:1-2)In this well-known chapter, the writer explains how faith works. A righteous person will live by faith. They will be saved. But how?The answer is wide-ranging. In response to … Lees meer
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23) In this chapter, the writer’s argument reaches its climax. Folks, listen to me one more time. Let’s hold onto the confession of hope! Everything that has been said so far, and everything that will be said, … Lees meer
“But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation), He entered once for all into the holy places.” (Hebrews 9:11-12)The claim that the Old Covenant is ineffective naturally raises questions. For … Lees meer
“But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.” (Hebrews 9:6)The Bible also gives the Lord Jesus the title of ‘Mediator’. This refers to someone who stands between two parties. In this … Lees meer
“The Bible speaks about him as a priest like this: ‘You will be a priest forever, in the same way that Melchizedek was God’s priest.’” (Hebrews 7:17 EASY)Jesus is the High Priest. But why? How do we know that? What is the basis for the promise that we can enter heaven because Jesus, our high … Lees meer
“And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:11-12)How often do you get warnings? The occasional fine from the HM Courts … Lees meer