Category: Metropolitan Gleanings

Insights and meditations for the thoughtful Christian life.

Jesus’ Resume

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…

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…

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…

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…