Herman Spruyt

“…He was heard because of His reverence.” (Hebrews 5:7)We have a great high priest: Jesus. Because Jesus has entered heaven, we can be reconciled with God and enjoy communion with him. How does the author describe this?One of the most remarkable words in this section is that Jesus had ‘compassion’. He can have compassion because … Lees meer

“Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.” (Hebrews 4:11)Hebrews 3 speaks of “rest.” Chapter 4 elaborates on this. God rested on the seventh day of His work of creation. The Israelites, who travelled from Egypt to the land of Canaan, were also … Lees meer

“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” (Hebrews 3:1)Jesus is at the centre. Moses was a servant, but Jesus is the Son of God. There’s no getting around Him. Do not harden your heart by turning away from Him.Jesus and Moses are … Lees meer

“Therefore He had to be made like His brothers in every respect, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.” (Hebrews 2:17)His life and suffering had no consequence for the angels. But they do matter to people, who … Lees meer

“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son…” (Hebrews 1:1)This letter is written in an enthusiastic style. In one sentence, the writer introduces the main character: Jesus Christ, the Son. He connects Jesus … Lees meer