Scripture Notes on Psalm 138 The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalm 138:8) Your life matters to God. He created you with dignity and purpose, with honor and glory because He made you
Scripture Notes on Psalm 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1) God’s love for you doesn’t depend on your goodness, but on His grace. His love for you doesn’t rest on your performance as a Christian, but on Christ’s performance
Scripture Notes on Hebrews 9 How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. (Hebrews 9:14) There were powerful people who conspired against Jesus, but they were not the ones
Scripture Notes on Hebrews 8 “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” (Hebrews 8:12) Guilt is a powerful motivator. It can change habits and open handbags, clean up words and free up wallets. Yet, in the life of a Christian, guilt is
Scripture Notes on Hebrews 7 For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. (Hebrews 7:18-19) There are many substitute
Scripture Notes on Hebrews 6 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf… (Hebrews 6:19-20a) Of all the storms of life, perhaps none is more troubling
