Daily Devotion in Hebrews 6 by Bill Brinkworth
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January 24, 2023
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Daily Devotion in Hebrews 6 by Bill Brinkworth
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| Daily View Daily Devotion The intent of this publication is to provide daily encouragement and to biblically educate the child of God. Feeding on truths from God’s Word will strengthen and help believers. (Only the KJV is used!) Some of the articles are repeated for two days, but there is always something new in the posting. Please, scroll down and check. Daily Devotion in Hebrews 6 Don’t have time to stop and read the devotions? then HEAR the Devotion.HEAR the DAILY VIEW devotion on WLVF (after the 6 AM news). Daily Nugget:In understanding Hebrews 6, it is essential to understand one thing. “Therefore” at the beginning of Hebrews 6 tells it is continuing what was discussed in Chapter 5. That chapter ended after addressing those that were not growing in the things of God. Those people discussed previously should have been teachers (Hebrews 5:12) but direly needed the basics. In this chapter, it is talking about those people that had spiritual growth problems. The group of people this letter addresses were not growing in “perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). “Perfection” here is not saying that we can be perfect, as none can. All can be forgiven, however. Those people were not moving on and understanding other spiritual things. They were not improving or “perfecting” themselves spiritually. They were “stuck” in believing and following the teachings they had learned in Judaism. They were:Not turning from their “dead works” (Hebrews 6:1) — the traditions and Levitical rites that were no longer for the church age they were living in at the time. They were not fully trusting in what Christ had done for them and did not have the faith they should have had (Hebrews 6:1).Trusting in the washings (baptisms) performed by the Levitical priests. It is not talking about the water baptism of a believer after they are saved, but what was performed by the priest in the Temple.Trusting in an act done by a Levitical priest when he laid his hands on a sacrificial animal and killed it or set it free (Leviticus 16:21). They were not trusting the one-time sacrificial offering of Christ to cleanse their sins.Looking forward to the general resurrection of the dead (Job 19:25-27, John 11:24) taught by Judaism, not the one revealed to us after Jesus came.Looking forward to an “eternal judgment” taught by Judaism and not what is taught in the New Testament. Although this chapter is directed to Jews adhering to what they had always been taught, it has application for today. There are many today that have been involved in a religion or even a denomination calling itself Christian. They accept a “little bit” about Jesus, that He died for them and that He rose again, but they are not fully trusting in Christ for salvation. They are somewhat “enlightened” (Hebrews 6:4), and even though they have had the privilege to “taste” a little bit of “Christianity,” they are still holding on to what they had previously believed. The Bible says it is impossible (Hebrews 6:4) for them to be renewed “unto repentance” (Hebrews 6:4). There is only one way to Heaven, and that is God’s way. No one will get there by hanging onto both what they believe and a little of the Gospel. The only way to go to Heaven is to trust 100% in what Christ has done on the cross. That means unscriptural church or denominational teachings, unbiblical traditions, or anything else that is not wholly relying on what God has told us to believe by faith must be discarded! Jesus is the only way — plus nothing, and minus anything! Today’s Thought: “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;” I Timothy 2:5 Today’s Reading:Hebrews 61 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.3 And this will we do, if God permit.4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:8 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.9 ¶ But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.— Bill Brinkworth “… They Shall Know That I Am the Lord.” While reading the book of Ezekiel, a phrase that occurred 24 times made me curious. It is the phrase “…they shall know that I am the Lord.” Although Ezekiel’s warnings and prophecies were to the Jews before and after the fall and capture of Jerusalem (around 587 BC), today we can also learn from God’s warnings to those people. What angered God then, if repeated today, will also anger Him now. My first query when I encountered the phrase was, “How did they know God was judging them?” The context around those phrases revealed what happened to them when the wrath of God was upon them. Here is a summation of how they suffered when God used circumstances to teach them a lesson:Their land became unprofitable and a waste land. In comparing what wayward Israel suffered, I see many similarities in what is happening to America today. Our country is not providing what it once did. Not very long ago, our country provided much for other nations. Today our country relies on too many things from other countries. It may not be long until God’s wrath allows us to be more desolate. Lack of jobs and failure of the economy also happened to Israel. (Ez. 6:14, 29:9)They reaped what they had sown. (Ez. 7:27) When any country, be it Israel or America, turns against God and does not follow His principles and precepts they cannot expect God’s hand to bless and protect them.God scattered them among the nations and dispersed them in other countries (Ez. 12:15). Today we also have battles all over the world and have our soldiers dispersed throughout the lands. Some work forces are dispersing their employees to other countries to work.Men and women suffered from the sword (Ez. 26:6).God sent pestilences and allowed violence in the streets. (Ez. 28:23) We have helped countries battle pestilences, and now we are fighting them in our own land. Growing police forces and overpopulated prisons prove violence is increasing today.God enabled an enemy to act against them (Ez. 30:25).The enemy will infiltrate their own country (Ez. 30:26).A fire was sent to devour them (Ez. 28:18).They lost their freedom. Today our freedom is legislated away, and we too are slowly being enslaved by the government. My next question when encountering the phrase “…They shall know that I am the Lord,” was what was it they were doing that God would not tolerate? Since God has not changed, what he would not tolerate then, He will not tolerate today. Here are some of the things He would not tolerate and judged His people because of their commissions of these violations:Idolatry, which is the worshipping of other “Gods”. The “god” of certain religions is not the God of the Bible. The false teaching that there are many ways to get to the same Heaven is not biblical and encourages many people to allow idolatry, even if the religion is labeled “Christian”.They were rebellious against God (Ez. 12:9). They were not obeying His commands.They spoke against God’s people (Ez. 25:8, 26:2). Although these verses were prophetic, lately we can see governments taking sides against God’s people, Israel, and Christians.They defiled His sanctuaries (Ez. 28:18) by not worshipping the way God expected them to worship. Are we not doing similar things by changing His Word, worshipping Him the way we think we should worship Him, mocking and cursing His name, and justifying away His creation and plan?They boasted against God (Ez. 35:13) and spoke against Him. This is done by many today telling others how to treat God, and how to live. Every man is doing what seems right in his own eyes.They had evil ways (Ez. 36:31) and personal sins. Our nation can also be judged for our own personal, contagious sins. The book of Ezekiel certainly cannot be summed up in so few words. However, it does contain warnings. We can learn from these warnings to people that were doing wrong, so we do not repeat what they did. It appears, however, that history is repeating itself, and all through the world people are doing very much the same things of which Ezekiel warned ancient Israel not to do. The people of Ezekiel’s day did not get away with their sins, and we certainly will not. We can, however, stop the vicious cycle by changing our lives, and doing what God wants us to do — today.— Bill Brinkworth Wake up, World! God is working as He has in the past! Have you always wanted to read “The Revelation”? Using A Spoonful of Revelation you can read it now and get a basic understanding of what it teaches. Read this devotional and understand the future of the world according to God’s own Words?” Download your copy today. Download your copy at https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Revelation Have you always wanted to read “Hebrews”? By using A Spoonful of Hebrews you can read it now and get a basic understanding of what it teaches. Order the download today, so you can start reading and learning now! Download your copy fromhttps://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Hebrews Old Testament Puzzles & Activities This booklet’s wordsearches, simple crossword puzzles, and assorted activites are designed to reinforce biblical knowledge. They can be used by individuals who enjoy puzzles and are also ideal for a Sunday school, vacation Bible school, homeschool, Christian school, or any Bible teaching situation where students (third grade and higher), can be encouraged to learn more about the Word of God. Download your printable copy from https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Puzzles * Does your ministry use the free, weekly BIBLE VIEW? Use it as a bulletin insert, ministry handout, or the LARGE print version for those with vision problems or a nursing home ministry. This week’s Bible View’s theme is “Wages of Sin.” Read the articles “When God’s Hand of Blessing Was Removed,” “Wrath of God,” “God’s Restraint,” “Curse of Sin,” “A Free Pardon”….” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views23/EmailVersion/BibleView893Email.pdf <– This Bible View also goes along with today’s lesson “… They Shall Know That I Am The Lord.” Mobile devices can best see the BIBLE VIEW https://www.thebibleview.com/2023/the-bible-view-893-wages-of-sin/Hard copies (FREE Church bulletin insert, LARGE PRINT, and e-mail versions) of this Bible View can be printed from https://openthoumineeyes.com/newsletters.html. Last week’s Bible View’s theme was “Watching Over Us.” Read the articles “Thank You for Slowing Me Down,””Ouch! It’s Prickly!” “Follow the Detour.” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views23/EmailVersion/BibleView892Email.pdf Mobile devices can best see the BIBLE VIEW https://www.thebibleview.com/2023/the-bible-view-892-watching-over-us/Hard copies (FREE Church bulletin insert, LARGE PRINT, and e-mail versions) of this Bible View can be printed from https://openthoumineeyes.com/newsletters.html. Mini Sermon: “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 6:16 Many scratch their heads, wondering how they got involved in the sin ruining their lives. The answer is often, they obeyed the flesh’s desires and lusts, not what God would have them do. If one is saved, one must do what God commands. He NEVER will want one to sin. Any involvement or desire to partake in iniquity is not obeying the convicting voice of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Obey your Master’s voice, often from the convicting words found in His Book (which means you may have to read your Bible to know His will and way), not the sometimes over-powering wants of the flesh. — Bill Brinkworth Prayer Requests: Deb McCoy: Pray for her to make the right decision about her foot, for her cardiologist visit on Monday, and for encouragement!Your prayer request could be posted here where people all over the world could approach God’s throne on your behalf. Pray for the needs of others as if they were your own. There may be a time that you will want others to pray fervently for your situation.“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:19-20Send prayer requests to brinkworth@frontier.com WonderfulBarbara BrinkworthJesus is indeed wonderful from A to Z. He is wonderful in His:Almighty powerBeautyComingDeityEternalityForgivenessGodheadHoly SpiritInfinite beingJudgmentKingdomLoveMercyNameOmnisciencePresenceQuietnessResurrectionSoverigntyTeachingsUnderstandingVictoryWisdomeXcellencyYesterdaysZeal Wise Words:“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7 Make sure your students know the basics taught in the Bible. The beautifully typeset curriculum is downloaded onto your computer when purchased. The 92 pages are designed to fit on standard 8 1/2″ by 11″ paper. You do not have to buy a copy for each student. Download your copy at https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Basics This booklet has 53 verse coloring sheets, one for each week of the year (and one extra), that reinforce the learning of many of the most popular verses in the King James Bible. I am providing this for others that have found themselves in the predicament that they could not find additional resources to use in their Sunday school classroom, in a homeschool or Christian school environment, or for their own benefit. Download your printable copy from https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Color This booklet’s word searches are designed to reinforce biblical knowowledge. 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