Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
May 5,2019 “The Perfect Priest for a Persecuted People.” by Pastor Kevin Dibbley
2019-05-05
One thing that is increasingly clear to the church in the West is the biblical truth that we who are followers of Jesus Christ are exiles and strangers in this world. Being truly faithful to the call of Christ upon our lives leaves us as clear cultural outsiders. This is nothing new to the church globally or historically.
Most Christians down through the ages have faced persecution or alienation. In America, this is becoming increasingly clear and that isn’t completely bad. For one thing, it reminds us of our calling and purpose. We are called to be salt and light in a dark and decaying world. It also brings home our citizenship.
We are citizens of the kingdom of heaven not the kingdoms of men. It also undoubtedly clarifies our need. Unless the Lord builds the house, our labor is absolutely in vain. Hebrews 7:26-28 is written to Christians under persecution and it declares to us why Jesus is “The Perfect Priest for a Persecuted People.”
Read ahead and pray through this passage of Scripture and ask that we might know, love, trust, and rejoice in Jesus more. See you Sunday.
Most Christians down through the ages have faced persecution or alienation. In America, this is becoming increasingly clear and that isn’t completely bad. For one thing, it reminds us of our calling and purpose. We are called to be salt and light in a dark and decaying world. It also brings home our citizenship.
We are citizens of the kingdom of heaven not the kingdoms of men. It also undoubtedly clarifies our need. Unless the Lord builds the house, our labor is absolutely in vain. Hebrews 7:26-28 is written to Christians under persecution and it declares to us why Jesus is “The Perfect Priest for a Persecuted People.”
Read ahead and pray through this passage of Scripture and ask that we might know, love, trust, and rejoice in Jesus more. See you Sunday.
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