Day 116 - Read Hebrews 11

Day 118 - Read James 1-2

James wrote this letter to Jews who were dispersed throughout the region. Spiritual trials (tests) will come in various forms and will reveal a believer’s faith. Anyone in need of wisdom to handle times of testing should ask God for wisdom in faith, without doubt. Doubting God is a sign of a double-minded person, but God will reward those who are faithful. Believers are to be doers of the Word not just hearers of the Word. Doers of the Word love and care for others and maintain lives that are holy. Show mercy to one another. Treat everyone fair and do not judge others. Faith without works is not living faith. Our works tell the true story of our faith.

Day 117 - Read Hebrews 12-13

We have seen God work, and the experience of others are a witness to us of God’s faithfulness. Focus on Jesus and lay aside every distraction that may prevent you from living by faith in Him. Jesus established and has enabled our faith to become complete in Him. God disciplines His children because He loves them. Allow discipline to have its effect and do not become bitter because of godly discipline. Worship God while we have the opportunity. He is all powerful and will sift away those who reject Him. Live according to love and obedience to God’s instruction concerning your relationship to man and to God. Jesus is the One who gave Himself as a sacrifice and He deserves our worship. Remain pure and be equipped to do God’s will.

Day 116 - Read Hebrews 11

Faith is believing in what you have not seen. God proved throughout history that He would fulfill His promises. The author reminded the Hebrew people of their ancestors who trusted God through faith. Their faith was an extension of hope for a future home in heaven, and their faith remained strong. Many who placed their faith in God did not live to witness the fulfilling of God’s promise through Jesus, but their faith was credited to them as righteousness. Their faith was a witness to the following generations who were blessed to see God fulfill His promise of the Messiah, who was Jesus Christ.

Day 115 - Read Hebrews 9-10

Specific instructions were given for the priests in the old covenant for presented sacrifices by priests on their own behalf and the behalf of God’s people. This sacrificial system pointed to a future sacrifice of Jesus once for all. He will one day appear again to save those who eagerly wait for Him. We have access through Jesus to the Father. We are encouraged to hold strong to our faith. Those who refute God will enter into His judgement. Live according to God’s commands in unity and support of the body of Christ (the Church). God’s people have experienced persecution, but God has enabled His people to endure, and will be rewarded.

Day 114 - Read Hebrews 7-8

The priestly order was ordained by God. Abraham honored God through obedience in tithes to the priest. Jesus was ordained by God as the High Priest who always existed and will always exist. The Law established a line of priests, but a new Priest has come, establishing a new covenant and a new Law. Jesus will never be replaced like the earthly priests. He has given Himself as a sacrifice once for all. There is no need to continue providing sacrifices. Jesus has ushered in a new and better covenant by which we are saved. This covenant is not limited to the blood line of Israel. All who place their faith in Jesus are called God’s people.