Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:28-29
I continue my study of Hebrews, and today my focus is Hebrews 12:25-29, and my unaided observations of the text. Here, building on the previous text where the author of Hebrews makes a contrast between Mount Sinai, where God met the Israelites and it was terrifying and no one could touch Mount Sinai, and Mount Zion, an eschatological reference to New Jerusalem and how believers have a foretaste of Heaven now, the text now warns new believers to not refuse the approachable Christ - that we can access directly - who comes to offer grace, mercy and eternal life. In v26, the author of Hebrews references both Haggai 2:6 and Isaiah 13:13 where prophecies are offered how God will shake the created order - Heavens and earth. We are warned to have faith in a God whose kingdom will last forever and will not be shaken - in particular, not during the last days when the "earth and heavens" will be shaken (v27). Believe, have faith in what will not be shaken!
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My Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are an awesome God who loves me and who is saving me a place in Heaven - in a kingdom that will never be shaken. You are my firm foundation! Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
