Hebrews 1:1-3 (KJV) 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir…
Category: Metropolitan Gleanings
Insights and meditations for the thoughtful Christian life.
When We Turn Our Backs on Jesus
“Don’t Turn Your Back on Jesus” by UK Christian rock band, Lyrix. John 6:66-69 (KJV) 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye…
True Sons and Daughters of God Listen, Believe, & Act
Hebrews 6:12 (KJV) 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. True Sons and Daughters of God Listen, Believe, & Act In today’s verse the writer of Hebrews is urging…
Good Help From the Good Shepherd
Hebrews 2:16-18 (KJV) 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that…
Gifts and Sacrifices
“Sacrifice of Praise” by Dorothy Norwood Hebrews 8:3 (KJV) 3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. Gifts and Sacrifices One of the…
Immutable Counsel
God’s Counsel Is Immutable Hebrews 6:17-18 (KJV) 17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: 18 That by two immutable things, in which it was…
My Soul Is Anchored in the Lord
“My Soul Is Anchored in the Lord” by Trin-I-Tee 5:7. If video does not immediately appear, please refresh your browser. Best appreciated with headphones. Hebrews 6:19-20 (KJV) 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure…
God’s Time is Beautiful. (Who’s Time Are You On?)
God’s time is different from our time. But, the Lord takes time to make sure that everything He makes is beautiful. Eccl 3:11 says: He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world…
Milk vs. Meat
“Glorious Day” by Casting Crowns Hebrews 5:8 (KJV) 8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered.. Milk vs. Meat Hebrews 5:8 tells us that Christ learned submission by the pain (passion) that…
Not Forgotten
Mary Mary, perform “Can’t Give Up Now” Heb 6:10 (KJV) 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and…