Dear Friends in Christ-
The epistle series in Hebrews comes to an end with Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16. The writer concludes this letter with advice to continue loving one another and to practice what they have been taught: to show hospitality, to visit those in prison as many of the early believers were, to hold true to their marriage vows, to be content with what they have. As they have lifted up their ancestors in faith as examples, so may they look to those who have shared the faith with them as examples of how to live in Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. This selection concludes with a conviction to continue to do good, and to praise God freely as Christ gave himself freely, for this pleases God. Hebrews 13:1-8, New International Version Concluding Exhortations 13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” 7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever... 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. One of my favorite hymns is "Freely, Freely," by Maranatha Music. Please sprak to this question: inlight of thiss scripture, how does this hymn i form your faith? God forgave my sin in Jesus' name, I've been born again in Jesus' name. And in Jesus' name I come to you, To share His love as He told me to He said, "Freely, freely you have received, Freely, freely give. Go in my name, and because you believe. Others will know that I live" All power is givin' in Jesus' name In earth and Heaven in Jesus' name. And in Jesus' name I come to you. To share His power as He told me to. He said, "Freely, freely you have received. Freely, freely give. Go in my name, and because you believe. Others will know that I live" Also, do you feel free to worship God in spirit and in truth? Be blessed, P Jim ♥️⚓️ ♡Special thanks to Rev. Mindi, workingpreacher.com, and Hope for the Broken Hearted and/or Star Bright Angels for their contribution to this effort of Daily Prayer and Study. All scripture is taken from the Revised Common Lectionary. The intent of this effort is to better prepare for next Sunday's Worship. ~James 4:8 <x>< Comments are closed.
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