1. Because of the life he lived (Deut. 34:7, 10, 11).
2. Because of the leadership he provided (Ex. 14:31; 34:34, 35; 39:42, 43).
3. Because of the Lord he knew (Ex. 33:11; 34:29; Num. 12:7, 8).
4. Because of the law he was given (Ex....

The writer of Hebrews, instead of allowing readers to stay content with beginner's knowledge, challenges them to go on to maturity by listing some foundational principles, or spiritual ABCs. These six principles—organized into categories of past, present,...

Four phrases describe those for whom it is impossible "to renew. . . again to repentance" :

1. They were once enlightened (6:4). Hebrews contains the word enlightened only in one other place, where it describes true believers coming to...

Hebrews gives us a picture of faith in action. Here is a partial list of the verbs in Hebrews 11 that are used to describe faith. Faith . . . obtains, understands, offers, pleases, prepares, obeys, goes out, waits, receives, embraces, confesses, declares,...

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Even so, God has called each person to a race—one that requires endurance, focus and discipline! When our lives are filled with distractions, even if those things are not bad in themselves, we can easily be distracted and...