Circumcision was commanded of Abraham after his decision to try and fufill God’s plans his way by conceiving a son with his slave Hagar (Genesis 16). It was a mark to remind him of his folly
Circumcision of the heart
Pie in the sky?
The hope of the Christian gospel isn’t just future blessing after we’ve died. Jesus grants us new life in the here and now, as he transforms how we think and live.
God’s oath
God needs to take no oaths since His words are always reliable. So when He chooses to take one, it’s clearly a moment in history in which He wants us to know with absolute certainty that He will do what He’s said.
A change in the law
Hebrews continues to emphasise the need for a finer priest if we are to know God. God’s law, and the priests appointed under it, were a blessing to Israel. But they were weak, unable to save people
Help from others
Melchizedek was the priest-king of Salem (later Jerusalem) when Abraham was wandering the land.
A puzzling man
Melchizedek was the priest-king of Salem (later Jerusalem) when Abraham was wandering the land.