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The problem you have here is that you've determined that Hebrews is a thematic writing. There is nothing in all of Hebrews that gives that impression. That is an idea cooked up by men. Yes, Hebrews is written to Jewish Christians who are struggling but it is written to address their struggles. So it is a stream-of-consciousness writing, where the author jumps from struggle to struggle. You've determined it is thematic and you've determined the theme is "Jesus is better." Therefore you see everything in the book through that lens. This causes you to misunderstand what the author is saying because you are trying to fit what he says into the box you've chosen. Also, if you check your Bible you will never find the idea of "rest in Jesus" or see Jesus saying, "Rest in me." This too is the teaching of men. You will see Jesus saying, "I will give you rest" but that rest is the same future rest of God that the author of Hebrews is speaking of in these verses. When Jesus says he will give us rest, he isn't talking about a present rest. I see you've conflated rest with peace. They are not the same. We do have a present peace that Jesus has given us, but the rest is still future. He who said, "the fields are white", start the harvest, intended for us to work, "while it is still day", not rest. Here is what the author is saying. Ever since God's rest on the seventh day, that rest has been available. Believers enter into that rest if they have not hardened their hearts toward God. They can enter today. Since every day we are conscious (alive) is today, we can enter into that rest every day, any day that we are alive. God speaks of that rest as "my rest." Many of his chosen people hardened their hearts. About them he said, "they will never enter my rest." If you believe that Joshua fulfilled God's promise of rest, you can see the Psalmist speaking of that promised rest, long after Joshua's time. Therefore that rest is still available and therefore ... The author of Hebrews has spent all this time working up to a point and your thematic thinking (and not understanding Sabbatismos) has caused you to miss it. It would make no sense for the author to say, "and therefore ... you should rest in Jesus." Nothing he has said so far would lead the reader to that idea. If he is addressing the struggles of the Hebrews, what struggle is he addressing? Are they failing to rest in Jesus? How can that be if the "rest in Jesus" is given to all who believe?

Whenever I hear someone speak about legalism, I find they don't have the correct definition. In most cases, they think it means having to do things they don't want to do. I think you have the same confusion. Legalism is not about church rules or man-made rules. It is about the law, which the author of Hebrews and his audience would have understood as the law given by God through Moses. It is also not about having to do things. It is about believing that keeping the law brings salvation. This was the understanding of the religious elite of Jesus' time. Therefore they strictly followed the law and required that of others. However, they were without faith, which is what does bring salvation.

Some verses on this: Romans 4:4 ESV Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. If you work for it, it isn't a gift Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Salvation is a gift (so not worked for) The Galatians who said one must have faith and get circumsised got this response Galatians 5:4 ESV You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. Praise the Lord for His outstanding grace 🙌❤️✝️

When you have two children. one who is obedient and one who is disobedient which one has more freedom? Which child would you let stay out after 12Am? Which child would you let go to another country with their friends? The one you don't have to worry about getting in trouble. But yes it comes from loving your parents and trusting their instruction. Same thing with God. Take care

Keep up the Great work.

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“Without which no man shall see the Lord” always stops me dead in my tracks. Thanks for the opportunity to reflect, Phil!

Needed to hear that!

I've been waiting for God to send me a mate for over 40 years and I'm so tired of waiting. I'm ready to give up. I'm in such misery waiting.

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God chose the Israelite and prepared them for the coming of the Messiah. “For you [Israel] are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession” (Deuteronomy 7:6) Similarly, Mary was also chosen and prepared to give birth to the Messiah. Luke 1:46-49 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. By the way, Mary was the first recorded person in the New Testament to use those words “God my Savior.” The Catholic Church teaches that Mary was in need of salvation but hers came earlier. Why would God not prepare her for such an important role? Everything works according to God’s plan even though it may not make sense to us. For instance, Romans 11:25-26, “I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not become wise in your own estimation: a hardening has come upon Israel in part, until the full number of the Gentiles comes in, and thus ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED ……..” According to this passage, All Israel will be saved. Why does the conversion of all Israel to Christ come later? Why couldn’t it just happen at the time of Christ? Why were they hardened?

Thank you for this! I was just praying for endurance last night as I take on a career shift this upcoming year. Thank you brother for your encouraging words and God bless you!!

How one responds to adversity is one of the greatest overall measures of success in one’s life. Thanks for the encouraging word!

abraham never get that title in bible

there only one person have title "full of grace" in bible

Appreciate your correcting yourself, Phil! Love your videos. Always stay humble.

I was raised Catholic… went to catholic school. Once I got saved and started reading and studying my Bible ( we never studied bible as Catholics… go figure ) I became aware the Bible never says to pray to ‘ saints’. We are to pray to God the father . All believers are saints… not just people the Catholic Church says are saints 😂 And praying the rosary… where did that come from. Mary was NOT BORN SINLESS. Mary did not die a Virgin. Mary and Joseph had other children who were half brothers and sisters of Jesus. We should NOT be praying to Mary. The King James Holy Bible is the best Bible to study . God bless you all. Read your Bible !!

Amen. Excellent!

Agreed, the real Christmas story is way better! Merry Christmas Phil!

Thank you so much, Pastor Phil for sharing. God bless you.

Thanks for the encouragement, Phil! Jesus is the answer! You remind me of the words of Corey Ten Boom “Sometimes we don’t realize that Jesus is all we need until Jesus is all we have.”

Psalm 73 is such a great reminder. Thanks Phil!

Thank You Phil for this encouraging message ♥️

God bless you brother 🙏🏼

I appreciate the challenge and the reminder, Phil. Thanks! May He occupy all of my space.

The beginning of the season of Hope. Thanks Phil!

Amen 🙏 ❤

Father God please help my 6 adult children to be saved, Lord God you are my only hope, please open the eyes of their hearts, if there is anything you want me to do than let me know what, and when, I only want to do your will, thanks for what you are already doing in Jesus name I pray 🙏

Great teaching Phil! I was reminded that the first shall be last and the last shall first 😊

God is and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Appreciate the reminder Phil!

A friend who sticks closer than a brother! Amen!

The greatest reason for the greatest Hope! Thanks Phil!

Amen! Great message Pastor Phil. I will play this for my dad who is in the hospital right now and hope he will turn his heart to Jesus. ❤

Amen

Where sin abounded Grace abounded all the more!

Once and for all…a great reminder Phil!

How has Jesus set you free from sin? I would love to read your personal testimonies below. God bless!

In what ways can you serve others this week?

What is one area of your life that God has transformed?

What are you thankful for this year?

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Love your vids!!!!!

Love your vids!!!!!

keep seeking jesus he loves and has plans for you my guy god bless!!!!6

I love you uncle phill!!!!!!!!!!

Amen Brother 🙏🙌♥️

I've had many many moments, Phil where I've had to go to the Lord to repent for losing my temper over various chores and jobs. God is good to forgive! 🙏💜

Praying for you Phil 🙏❤️

Sick😮praying you get better!