Supremacy of Christ: A Study in HebrewsSample

What does it say?

Jesus is compared to Moses and is declared to be greater. The readers are encouraged to fix their thoughts on Jesus and warned against the sin of unbelief.

What does it mean?

Some Jewish Christians in the early church were torn between clinging to the rituals of Judaism and going on to full faith in Jesus Christ. Rather than turning back, these early believers needed to “fix [their] thoughts on Jesus,” stay on course, and move forward in their faith. Only then would they understand that Jesus was the fulfillment of everything God said through the Law of Moses. To believe anything else was disbelief in what God declared to be true. Either their unbelief was a product of the evil in their hearts, or evil was the result of their unbelief. The deceptive nature of sin hardens hearts from understanding the truth.

How should I respond?

Stress has become part of the American culture. However, anxiety is an indicator that you’re not resting in God. As you read Scripture, what attitudes in your mind and heart has God uncovered? In what current situation do you need the peace of God? Trusting His promises and obeying His commands bring rest. Have you made peace with God by placing your faith in Jesus Christ? If so, you can experience God’s rest and peace today and look forward to future rest in Heaven.