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211 Thrive Deeper: Hebrews 9-13

Episode Notes

The Book of Hebrews is the key to connecting the theology of the Old Testament with the new. The latter chapters of Hebrews highlight the superiority of Christ's sacrifice over the old covenant. Chapter 9 discusses the regulations for worship under the old covenant and Christ's entry into the heavenly sanctuary, securing eternal redemption. Chapter 10 emphasises the insufficiency of the old sacrificial system and the perfection of Christ's sacrifice, urging believers to draw near to God with full assurance of faith. In chapter 11 we read a showcase of the faith of Old Testament figures like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Moses, defining faith as being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see which then encourages believers in Chapter 12 to persevere in their faith, using the metaphor of running a race and understanding God's discipline as a sign of his love. Chapter 13 provides practical instructions for Christian living, emphasizing love, hospitality, and contentment, concluding with a benediction and final greetings, in the typical form of a letter.

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Meet The Presenters

Dr Matt Jacoby

Matt is the teaching pastor at his church in Victoria, Australia, lecturer at the Melbourne School of Theology, an author, a songwriter and, a musician leading the Psalms project band Sons of Korah.

Matt has a doctorate in philosophy and theology from the University of Melbourne, and is the author of the daily Bible reading guide Thrive launched in 2005. Matt's most recent work as an author is his book Deeper Places (Baker Books USA 2013) with an expanded edition released in 2019. In Deeper Places, Matt shares a rich portrait of authentic spirituality. A gifted teacher and Bible scholar, Matthew is invited to speak at conferences and churches where he brings a fresh but foundational perspective to Scripture.

“I do a lot of teaching these days in my various roles but I always see myself more as a learner. I love learning. I enjoy academic learning and because of that I am a perpetual student of many disciplines. But most of all I love learning to live life the way God made me to live it.” MJ

DJ Paine

DJ is a podcaster, photographer and has had a number of years experience as a Christian Radio Breakfast announcer. He would consider himself a professional Christian music geek & amateur Bible nerd. DJ was raised on the Gold Coast and studied at Word Of Life Bible College in Sydney.

Devoted husband of Benita Paine and proud of their three boys: the #BrothersPaine

“If you have ever wondered if God has a place for you in His plan... or if you have ever felt you are just a round peg trying to fit into a square hole... well I want to encourage you: if God can use a goof like me then we are all in good hands! I love the scriptures and if I can leave any legacy behind it is simply to say: read the Bible, the Bible is God’s light by which we can really see the universe.” DJ

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