Here we are closing the book, so to speak, on Hebrews. Our longest book to date and certainly the most theologically packed. I'm certain of one thing as I look back over the past 5 months...there is just too much in this book to try to encapsulate it with one thought. But I am reminded of a quote by philosopher Alan Watts...
"To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don't grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax and float"
If Hebrews is about anything, it is about Faith. It is reminder of in Whom we have faith. It is a re-framing of exactly what our faith means to us. It is unadulterated conviction as to why we should press on in our faith. It is a retelling of great faith warriors. It is an encouragement to endure in faith.
The Jews of the day, were trying to grab hold of Old Covenant law and ritual, but the New Covenant changed all of that. The author tells them that the harder they grasp at those old customs the more they find themselves sinking in sin. Instead, they are encouraged to release themselves fully to the truth of the Gospel and that doing so is the only path to lasting salvation and doorway to God's eternal rest.
I hope you've had the opportunity to join along with us as we've worked through this book. We've learned a lot and grown even more. We each consider our fellowship a blessing from God and our prayer is that what we do inspires you to give more time and heart to Bible study. I promise it will change your life unlike any other endeavor under the sun.
God Bless You All...
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