KEY VERSE:
7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
7:26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.
8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
REFLECTIONS:
Webster defines "King" as the male monarch of a major geographic territory; also, one that holds a preeminent position. In the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments speak of "Earthly Kings." Some ruled their people well, being truly concerned about their followers. Others ruled thinking of only one person: themselves, having no thought or concern for what was best for their followers. Let's think about the King that we serve. He's the King of Kings and The Lord of Lords. Our King's work on the Cross provides for us a benefit that no earthly king could ever provide: ETERNAL LIFE. This is a promise from God Himself. Whose life can be touched by that promise? God says that He is able to save the "uttermost" of people; that means He can reach to the "guttermost." When we are in life's gutter, Christ can change our situation. He is God's Son that WILLINGLY left his Father's side, and became man, yet at the same time remained sin-free. He endured a human death so that we could enjoy eternal life with Him. As such, He is our High Priest, now back at his Father's side just waiting for mankind to call on His name. He provides a better covenant for us, a covenant based on His Grace poured out freely on us. This Grace provides mercy to those that don't deserve it: all of us. His Grace covers our sins. Satan tries to remind us of our failings; Christ remembers them no more.APPLICATION: Heaven – We humans want to earn it, deserve it, work for it. We want to be involved in our salvation process. We're pretty good at providing the sinner. Thank God He provides the Saviour!!! He must be in our Heart if we want an eternity in Heaven. Christ left Heaven, became 100% man AND 100% God, loves us when we're un-lovable, heals us, provides for us, gives us all we need and some of what we want. He forgave the people that crucified Him before they even understood their actions. He's who we must place our faith in – not our works but His. It doesn't seem natural.....because it's SUPERNATURAL.
Thank you for being a part of the 100-Day Challenge. Thanks for reading, and you have a blessed day!
In Christ, Jeff 
SAVED: July 1975, age 10
FAVORITE BIBLE CHARACTER: Paul
FAMILY: Wife Nancy
OCCUPATION: Branch Manager, All-Phase Electric Supply
HOBBIES: Muscle/Sports Cars, RC Airplanes/Helicopters
MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT AT VBC: New Member.....Whatever God leads to.