Friday – The Gift that Keeps Giving
Focus Passage: Hebrews 4:16; 7:11-28
Read: Psalm 110:3; John 17:1-26; 1 John 2:1
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. From stores to radio stations, Christmas preparations are being made. One of the biggest reasons for the hustle and bustle is the necessity people feel to buy gifts for their loved ones.
I remember when Allyson and I first got married we received an overwhelming supply of Corning Ware as wedding gifts. What could we do with all of this? We learned the art of “regifting.” Let’s just say that Corning Ware became a staple Christmas gift for friends and family (you know you have done the same thing). I wonder how many people passed on our Corning Ware to other loved ones…just maybe these gifts are still going.
Christ isn’t just a past Savior and a future Promise…He is our present Help. His status as High Priest forever gives us a constant gift of mercy in our lives. There is a throne of continual grace that is available for us in time of need. Truly a gift that keeps on giving.
1. Notice that Hebrews 4:16 and 7:19 are connected by the idea of drawing near to God. What gives us this right to draw near to God?
2. How is our hope in Christ a better hope (7:19)? How should this hope and confidence affect our attitude in prayer?
3. These passages reveal that Christ is forever...and His ministry of advocacy and help are constant. How does the view of Christ’s eternal advocacy give us great confidence through life’s struggles?
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