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Hebrews: Christ Is Greater and Better

DAY 18 OF 22

Faith Works Read Hebrews 11:23-40 By faith and through faith these heroes of faith conquered fear (v 23), sharpened their vision (v 27), recognized their dependence on God, overcame difficulties, endured and accepted suffering with trust and confidence. Yet they belonged to the ‘imperfect’ old order (v 28). On the other hand we, who have received the new order (vs 39-40), must make it a point to remember that they and we together belong to the same divine plan. Moses knew precisely what he wanted. He considered God’s will and His eternal plan of greater value than the treasures of Egypt and was faithful till the end. Moses was sure of what he hoped for and looked ahead to his reward (v 26b; 11:1a). He saw the invisible and was certain of what he did not yet see (v 27b; 11:1b). Simeon, on the other hand, partially saw it (the arrival of the Messiah) and was exceedingly glad (Luke 2:30). We ought to bow before the Almighty God. His mighty deeds include judgment on the Egyptians, the parting of the Red Sea and the fall of Jericho (vs 28-30). Among the other heroic feats (vs 32-34) we also see fearlessness in facing death because they knew that they were going to a better place. To die is gain (v 35b; Philippians 1:21). The world was not worthy of them (v 38a). They looked to the eternal city. We do not only have everything accomplished for us, we also have the reality of the Holy Spirit in us. We who belong to the new order ought to all the more live by faith and through faith achieve even more (John 14:12).
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Hebrews: Christ Is Greater and Better

These devotional readings from Scripture Union Peninsular Malaysia are written from the thoughts and insights of Asian writers. Hebrews gives us a detailed description of who Jesus is and his work of salvation for all mankind. He is greater and better than the prophets, priests and sacrifices that have come before. He is the 'new' who has come to replace the 'old'.

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