Messiah in Life

Hebrews Part 26

Bp. Justin D. Elwell Season 5 Episode 26

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Hebrews: A Jewish Epistle in Contemporary Times, A Great Cloud of Witnesses Speaking

The author of Hebrews is writing to Jewish believers in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus who are considering turning back, to what? To the angels, to the Temple, to Moses, to Aaron, to the sacrifices, to their past. In a powerful and profound way, the author is speaking not only to the hearts of Jewish disciples who are wavering under the pressure of following Yeshua, but also to people today who are wavering in faith. 

In this episode we consider Hebrews 11:1-7, and the anaphora of "by faith." Why does the author continue to use this device? It seems he is making a powerful point that we can often overlook. If it is impossible to please the Lord without faith, how might those in faith please Him? Give a listen!