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Exhort one another while it is called Today! – Ark Channel 06/11/2021 Saturday Hebrews 3

…but He who built all things is God. (v. 4)

* How to enter rest on our journey of salvation? Take heed to the warning of the Holy Spirit (v7). Exhort one another daily (v13). Hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end (v14). Listen to the truth teaching in faith (v2). Let God’s word bear fruit (v12-13).

Hebrews 3

* Augustine of Hippo was a theologian and the writer of the impactful City of God and Confessions. After his death, the city of Hippo was invaded and burnt down by foreign looters. His students returned to the city ruins. By the wonderful protection of God, his 93 writings and manuscripts in the charred library were preserved. These became the blessings for the Church.

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Helping those who are tempted! – Ark Channel 05/11/2021 Fri Hebrews 2

What is mankind that you are mindful of them…? (v.6)

* The Lord humbled Himself and became like us, suffering with us, saving us, leading us to completion! We cherish this wonderful saviour, and live for the Kingdom of God!

Hebrews 2

* The metaverse is trending; where is mankind’s hope in the world, virtual or real? The Hope of Man – gospel meeting, speaker: Elder Samuel CHING

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God! Your throne is eternal! – Ark Channel 04/11/2021 Thu Hebrews 1

…but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son (v.2)

Are you discouraged? Please fix your eyes on Jesus!
* In name, He is the son of God, who can contend with him! In worship, He is worthy of ultimate worship, angels cannot compare! In power, He rules the universe, He has no equal! In creation, He is the creator, the source of all! In war, He is the victor, Hallelujah!

Hebrews 1

* Ajith Fernando (Sri Lanka) writes, in difficult times they continue to care for the poor, the brothers use wisdom to teach about God. Every day they respond to many letters, answering Bible questions and spiritual teachings. Their four grandchildren are safe, and their families place the Lord’s concerns ahead of others. Please pray for their family and the local church!

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Remember Those Badly Treated! Ark Channel 181120 Wed Hebrews 13

For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come. (v14)

Heavenly Pilgrims Should Never Forget:
1. On this path to love one another and respect marriage
2. Like the patriarchs, firmly believing Jesus will not change
3. Wait for the city, do good to give account

Hebrews 13

* The Hubble Telescope returned images of the universe. Viewing these on a large screen is even more amazing. Seeing its vastness, our problems become so insignificant! Cosmic Journeys – Hubble: Universe in Motion)

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Endured The Cross! Ark Channel 171120 Tue Hebrews 12

looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith… (v2)

How To Endure Years Of Suffering?
1. Think about Jesus – how He trusted in God the Father, how He handled danger, how He acted wisely, how He rested with God, how He sacrificed Himself…
2. Think about the Father’s discipline – many encounters maybe God’s discipline, testifying we are His children, benefiting us with the experience and partaking His holiness.
* After suffering, gain the fruits of peace!

Hebrews 12

* From Silicon Valley: Bro. & Sis., Greetings! The world is unpredictable. We are pilgrims and the days are short as time flies by. Still there’s a long way to go. In the past 2 Saturdays, I participated in a mission. Many testified their workplace is the field for the gospel. God’s word is true – God has left seven thousand who have not kissed Baal. Let’s encourage one another – Kan Fok (Calif.)Cosmic Journeys – Hubble: Universe in Motion)

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Living As Strangers, By Faith! Ark Channel 161120 Mon Hebrews 11b

…wandering in deserts, on mountains, and sheltering in caves and holes in the ground. (v38)

Faith Of Pilgrims:
1. Some died in faith – holding onto God’s promise, with a vision of the new home in heaven after the pilgrimage!
2. Some live in faith – our testimony as pilgrims, waiting and desiring a better country!
Whether we live or die, the LORD is our God!

Hebrews 11:17-40

* Cambridge scholar Dr Sharon Dirckx explained that the nature of human beings consist not only the physical body and brain activity. In God’s creation, there’s a deeper real self! – Am I just my brain? (Oxford Big Questions))

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An Ark Built, A Family Saved! Sunday Hope 151120 Hebrews 11

The letter’s ancient addressees were in mishaps and miseries (v.35-40)

Stop and think:
1. Writer of the letter turns our attention on faith at a point our life and basic rights are at risk.
2. Dead end and narrow path. Are they the only visible things to you? Seekers and believers of God will see miracles in this earthly life. If not, they will enjoy happy reunion in the life to come!

Hebrews 11

* Start the day listening to this poem about eagles, and let your spirit soar high with our Lord!（On Eagles’ Wings , by Shane & Shane)

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Don’t Draw Back to Perdition! – Ark Channel 141120 Sat Hebrews 10b/p>

by a new and living way which he consecrated for us…. (v.20)

5 Commands for those in distress:
1. Come to the Lord. Hold fast the hope. Consider one another and do good works. Recall the past sufferings. Step forward with boldness. (v.22-35)
2. Don’t forsake assembling and waling together, lest falling prey to the Enemy. Be brave and serve God.

Hebrews 10:19-39

* From Sri Lanka – I am teaching on-line course in Sinhala (the native language of our country) at Colombo Theological Seminary …. spending a lot of time finding the right Sinhala word to use. My wife Nelun is also quite stretched making relief arrangements for church members who have lost their income due to lockdowns in our country. Kindly pray for us. ~pastor Ajith Fernando)

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Respond together, experience together! – Ark Channel 131120 Fri Hebrews 10

…I have come to do your will, my God… (v.7)

Stop and think:
1. Can we summarise our lives with the word of God?
2. Can we stand firm in testifying and following God’s will?

Hebrews 10:1-18

* How did she walk out of the sorrow of losing a loved one? – Testimony by Sis. YQ JIANG/蔣雅淇姊妹 (This is Cosmic Care’s website)

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Clean our consciences! – Ark Channel 121120 Thu Hebrews 9

…without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness (v.22)

The essence of the Old Testament:
1. There must be a sacrifice for forgiveness to happen.
2. God’s salvation comes at a high price!
Forget not the price of the blood!

Hebrews 9

* James rover USA – from Virginia – The world changes, but God reigns supreme (Romans 8:28). All things work together for the good of those who love God. Recently I have attended a Mennonite church. After the sermon we had a time of response from the church, with good interactions. I also went to Anchor Church, they love the souls of people, and the pastor is a 2nd generation Iranian; his wife is Panamanian, and they serve together with four daughters. (I’m re-learning how to drive, and am particularly enamored with Beetles.) – James Chu

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Trust The Better Mediator! Ark Channel 111120 Wed Hebrews 8

For I will be merciful toward their wrongdoings, And their sins I will no longer remember. (v12)

Everything On Earth Will Pass Away!

1. But we have a High Priest in heaven
2. He is interceding and offering gifts for us
3. We have no fear only because we have Him

Hebrews 8

* The Babylonian Empire which once dominated the world had a throne room in the palace where the southern wall was 20 feet thick, the northern defence wall was 3 stories high, 50 feet thick with a wide moat …But then it was breached overnight, fulfilling the Bible prophecy (Jeremiah 51:30-32; Daniel 5). God rules over the realm of mankind!

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The Lord Is King Of Righteousness, King Of Peace! Ark Channel 101120 Tue Hebrews 7

Therefore He is also able to save forever those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. (v25)

In Extreme Desolation, There is One Who Lives Forever, Who Blesses Forever:
1. Our gracious Lord intercedes for us forever!
2. He will save us to the uttermost!

Hebrews 7

* Benjamin Ririe, missionary in The Overseas Missionary Fellowship retired at 70, started to learn Greek at 80 and by 100 he participated in a Bible conference carrying a Greek dictionary, still learning. Don’t ever think that we have already attained, but press on.

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Endure In Faith To Inherit The Promise! Ark Channel 091120 Mon Hebrews 6

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name… (v10)

Christ – A High Priest According To The Order Of Melchizedek:
1. He does not rest, never needs to fight for being re-elected!
2. He lives forever in office, interceding for us!

Hebrews 6

* Disastrous torrential rain in Cambodia has caused the dam to break, floods in 19 out of 25 provinces with over 193 thousand affected and 58 thousand houses destroyed. More bad weather is forecasted. Please pray for peace, health and protection of the people as well as wisdom for the authorities in distributing resources. – Janice Mak, serving in Cambodia.

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Constant Training to Discern Good and Evil! – Sunday Hope 081120 Hebrews 5

called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek” (v.10)

Does your faith falter in adversities?
1. Sufferings lead to edification by God. When we are in trials, God also makes painstaking effort in his edification!
2. The eternal High Priest is bringing to us peace and provisions like Melchizedek did in the ancient time!/p>

Hebrews 5

* A modern song on Psalm 22 for those in weariness and distress: My God, My God, Why – The Psalm Project

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Come to the Throne of Grace! – Ark Channel 071120 Sat Hebrews 4

…They shall not enter My rest,… (v.3)

Griffith Thomas in his exegesis connects the dots about the greatness of Jesus:
1. Christ is the Creator and the Inheritor
2. Christ is the Revealer and the Sustainer
3. Christ is the Redeemer and the Ruler * What is man? What are his gains and losses? We must confess this: only Christ is the Most High!

Hebrews 4

* Jock and Katy have been translating the Bible in a remote island in Indonesia to help the Aru tribe. It is a touching story

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Ponder Jesus! Ark Channel 061120 Fri Hebrews 3

But encourage one another every day, as long as it is still called “today,” （v13

Ponder the Lord and Persevere!
1. The world so difficult, men divided! Ponder Jesus the most faithful one!
2. The world so wicked, evil prevails! Ponder Jesus the most virtuous!
* Be of good cheer! The High Priest is on duty day and night!

Hebrews 3

* See Hope/看見百分之一的希望 – Sister Ya-Chi Jiang/蔣雅淇姊妹

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The Merciful Faithful High Priest! Ark Channel 051120 The Hebrews 2

…. What is man, that You think of him?… (v6)

He is Merciful to Man, Faithful to God!
1. Willingly He atoned for our sins, satisfying God!
2. Willingly He offered Himself the blameless sacrifice, laying down His life for us!

Hebrews 2

* Live with a hope and leave with a vision. This is our faith, what we believe in “Fearless of Death/不怕死的應許” (1 Co 15) – by Rev KWOK Man Chi/ 郭文池

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Only YOU Remain The Same! Ark Channel 041120 Wed Hebrews 1

But regarding the Son He says,“Your throne, God, is forever and ever,
And the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of His kingdom. (v8)

Who Is Eternal And Ever Unchanging?
1. The Lord is the image of the eternal God, holds all power and purges our sins (v3)
2. The power among men is but ‘fast fashion’. Praise the Lord, YOU are eternal! (v12)

Hebrews 1

* Rev. Kwok Man Chee’s/郭文池牧師 grandson Mooki has undergone multiple chemotherapy, hanging by a thread. He has peacefully completed his treatment in Thailand and showing a smile. The whole family earnestly thank all the saints who have prayed for him. Glory be to God.

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Entering Into That Rest – The Greater Joshua

1. Give diligence – the journey of rest calls for us to cease our work and enter with great diligence (v11)

2. Draw with boldness – the journey of faith takes us unto the throne of grace, let’s draw on God’s promise with boldness (v16)

Scripture of the day (NT) : Hebrews 4

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* Edward YAU Tang-Wah/ 邱騰華, Secretary for the Environment, HK, serves with a loving heart, whether as an accountable official or previously a general civil servant. When confronted with problems, he exercises his faith and goes back to the Word of God, entrusting in Him, whether for failure or success.  At times of weakness and helplessness, his family, sharing the same faith is there to support him. It is undeniably God’s blessing and guarding!
http://www.gnci.org.hk/beta/gospel/read_gospel.php?gospel_id=362

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* …. behold, all the land is before thee; whither it seemeth good and right unto thee to go, thither go. (Jeremiah 40:4b)

Jeremiah 40:42: How do you choose? Be treated like king in Babylon or be a free man in all lands? The prohet’s choice was to stay with God and His remants.

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The Creator Who Made All Things – The Greater Moses

1. Partakers of a heavenly calling – our life is not without a meaning! Our calling is from heaven, calling us to return to heaven one day. (v1)

2. Eternal home – hold fast unto the end! Our home in heaven is the eternal abode for earthly sojourners like us. (v6)

Scripture of the day (NT) : Hebrews 3

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* Fellow Companions/同路人, hymn … Thanks to God for allowing us to meet His way of Truth, allowing us to be fellow companions, partakers of the heavenly pilgrimage.

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His Sovereignty Restored – Humble Christ

1. The Most Sovereign One – All things are put in subjection under His feet, leaving nothing that is not subject to Him…. including our life and all things that happen to us in our life (v8)

2. The Captain of Salvation – When the boat hits the rock, Christ is the one who leads us by holding on to a rope to come ashore safely. (v10)

Scripture of the day (NT): Hebrews 2

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* Parents’ blessing to their daughter at entering Primary One at school:

May God protect you and lead you onto your new journey. May He grant you purity at heart, guard your aspiration of virtue. May He give you courage to face challenges, wisdom to make every choice. May the Lord bestow on you a humble heart to search for knowledge, perseverance in acquiring skills, cherishing opportunities that lie in every day. May your life be a blessing to the world, through honoring God, loving men and be a joyful spirit all your life! – Mom and Dad

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* And now hear, I pray thee, O my lord the king: …. that thou cause me not to return to the house of Jonathan the scribe, lest I die there. …. (Jeremiah 37:20)

Jeremiah 37-39: Jeremiah was human and feared death like us all, also did he have the courage to cry out to the Lord for rescue!

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Christ Who Surpasses All!

1. the means of creation – Christ who made the worlds with His pair of hands can surely lead us through the roughest storm in life (v2)

2. the one who upholds all things – He watches over the world and every life therein, upholding us and not letting one fall (v3)

Scripture of the day (NT) :  Hebrews 1

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* Before the Throne of God Above  (Hymn)

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* therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever. (Jeremiah 35:19)

Jeremiah 34-46: When the tribe of Rechab was under pressure, they held fast to the tradition of fearing God set by their forefathers. They did not smear with one drop of wine at the feast laid before them by the prophets.

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Outside the camp — 3 symbols of heavenly passengers:
1. Treating others & ourselves — love, care, sympathy, purity, content, always praying for others?v.1�6?18�19?
2. Treating spiritual leaders — remembering, obey, imitate, care?v.7�9?17?24?
3. 2 offerings to God — praising, doing good & offer donation ?v.10 �16?

Disappointed on the journey — 3 reminders for passengers to heaven:
1. Look upon God�s Son?v.1�4? � join the line of witnesses!
2. Endure God�s discipline?v.5�13?� experience the unfailing love of Father
3. Precious the grace?v.14�29?� guard against sins?v.15�17?, await heavenly city?v.18�24?and the unshakable kingdom (v. 25-29) !

Brilliant witnesses — 2 victories of faith:
1. Giant of Faith -plan A — By God�s words and by faith, they overcame the enemies and surpassed the impasses?v.32�35a?
2. Giant of Faith -plan B — By faith, they suffered till death without compromise?v.35b�38?Don�t be afraid, the perfect example of Jesus is coming in next chapter!?Heb 12?

Without faith it is impossible to please God — 6 aspects of faith:
1. Faith to walk with God?v.4�10?
2. Faith to work for God?v.7?
3. Faith to wait for God?v.8�22?
4. Faith to fight with God?v.23�29?
5. Faith to overcome the enemy? v.30�31?
6. Faith to change our fate? v.32�40?
Even a prayer before death – is heard by God?v.32??