Devotionals
Holy Like Him: Living Out Our Call to Be Set Apart
“As the one who called you is holy, you yourselves be holy in all your conduct, for it is written, ‘You shall be holy, because I am holy’” (1 Peter 1:15-16). This is not a casual suggestion. It’s a direct call, echoing Leviticus 19:2, where God commands His people to be holy because He is... Read More →
When to Say No to the King: Drawing the Line with Faithful Defiance
By faith, Moses’ parents hid him for three months, defying Pharaoh’s decree to kill Hebrew baby boys. They were unafraid of the king’s edict because they recognized a higher authority: God Himself (Hebrews 11:23). This act of defiance wasn’t reckless rebellion but a profound display of faith and discernment. It prompts us to ask: When... Read More →
Gather and Grow
Hebrews 10:24–25 says, “And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works, not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near” (NET). There’s a rhythm to life that... Read More →
Are You Listening?
In the past God spoke to our ancestors at many times and in many ways through the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world.—Hebrews 1:1-2 (NET) God is not silent. From the beginning, He... Read More →
A Greater Priesthood
In Hebrews 7, the author pauses to unpack the story of Melchizedek, a mysterious figure from Genesis. At first glance, Melchizedek’s brief appearance as “king of Salem” and “priest of God Most High” might seem like a random historical footnote, but there’s so much more going on. The writer of Hebrews uses Melchizedek to show... Read More →
Rites, Rituals, or Relationship?
The vision given to Peter in Acts 10 was a pivotal moment that fundamentally changed the understanding of righteousness within the early Christian community. Peter’s vision didn’t just signal a shift in dietary laws or the inclusion of Gentiles; it marked a transformative shift in what it means to be right with God. No longer... Read More →
Death to the Infidel!
Right at the top of chapter 13 God tells us that false prophets and dreamers of dreams can be tested. We can know if they are the real deal or if they are trying to lead us astray. How? When they tell you to follow their new god… It’s kind of hilarious in its simplicity,... Read More →