July 06, 2021: SOAP #4233:  Hosea 6-9; Hebrews 3

SCRIPTURE:  Hebrews (NIV) 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2 He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house….
5 Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be said in the future. 6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.

OBSERVATION: The Jewish people had (and have) great respect for Moses, and rightfully so.  Moses led them out of Egypt and across the dessert for 40 years.  But as much respect as they had for Moses, they should have even more for Jesus!  

Moses was a faithful servant in God’s house, caring for God’s people.  Jesus is so much more!   Moses was a servant IN God’s house, but Jesus is the faithful Son OVER God’s house!   

Moses sinned and needed forgiveness; Jesus never sinned and provides forgiveness.  Along with all the other Israelites, Moses needed a lamb to cover his sins; Jesus is the Lamb!

APPLICATION:  The application for this passage is found in the first verse: “Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.”

Jesus is to be a permanent part of my thought life.  I should consider His feelings as He participates in everything I do.  Since I have invited Him to live in my heart as the Lord of my life, everything I say and do affects Him.   

PRAYER: Lord, you are the guest in my life that always has the place of honor.   I want you to enjoy living in me.  May my words and actions bring joy to your heart and a smile to your face. Amen

Pastor Leon
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