Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. (Hebrews 13:15, 16 NLT) Observation: The key here is the last sentence, “These are the sacrifices that please God.” Those listed here are...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: We have an altar from which the priests in the Tabernacle have no right to eat. Under the old system, the high priest brought the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, and the bodies of the animals were burned outside the camp. So also Jesus suffered and died outside the city gates to make his people holy by means of his own blood. So let us go...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them. (Hebrews 13:8, 9 NLT) Observation: Important part of this passage, “do not be attracted by strange, new ideas”. Jesus is and will be the same as he has...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. (Hebrews 13:7 NLT) Observation: We need to remember what we were taught and those who taught us. Remember how they not only taught with the word of God, but they also taught with their lives and made a difference in our...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5, 6 NLT) Observation: This passage is our reminder to put our trust only in God. He I never fails, never leaves us out there...

The Lord’s Supper INTRODUCTION Official AG Statement: Holy Communion The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements 
–bread and the fruit of the vine–
 is the symbol expressing our sharing 
the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4), 
a memorial of his suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26, 
and a prophecy of His second coming (1 Corinthians 11:26, 
and is enjoined on all believers “till He come!”...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. (Hebrews 13:4 NLT) Observation: Once again scripture reminds us to honor our marriage and remain faithful to one another. God’s judgment will weigh hard on those who continue in this lifestyle. Application: This sin...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. (Hebrews 13:3 NLT) Observation: Specifically, this refers to those who are imprisoned for their faith in Christ. We are to remember them, pray for them, and care for them as much as is possible as though it were ourselves who were...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! (Hebrews 13:2 NLT) Observation: The “some” here speaks of Abraham and Lot who were hospitable to angels without realizing it and were blessed for doing it. The apostle encouraged the disciples to show hospitality to strangers, even as...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! (Hebrews 12:25 NLT) Observation: We need to be careful that we do not refuse to listen to God. When the people...