Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 (NIV) 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” 27 So he started out, and on...
The Church Extends to Samaria Scripture: Acts 8:1-25 (NIV) 1 And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and...
Offer Jesus Godly Living & Relationships Scripture: Hebrews 13 (NIV) 1 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...
Throw off Sin & Fix Your Eyes on Jesus Scripture: Hebrews 12 (NIV) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run...
Biblical Examples of Great Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11 (NIV) 1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe...
Jesus' One-Time Sacrifice & Our Daily Perseverance Scripture: Hebrews 10 (NIV) 1 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices...
Jesus' Blood Gives Access to the Most Holy Place Scripture: Hebrews 9 (NIV) 1 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2 A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table...
Jesus Made a Superior New Covenant Scripture: Hebrews 8 (NIV) 1 Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 and who serves in the...
Jesus is Like the Priest Melchizedek Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-7:28 (NIV) 13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you...
Jesus Calls Us to Maturity & Faithfulness Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (NIV) 11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to...