Today we read Hebrews 5. Jesus Christ, our true High Priest, shares our humanity and knows the weaknesses that we experience. Being one with the Father, He is the source of God’s full forgiveness. If we approach God confident in our *own* goodness, we will be condemned according to the strictness of the Law. But Christ Jesus is gentle and understanding. He forgives us, gives us confidence before the Father, and helps us in all our needs. • Lord Jesus, our true High Priest, help us, in our weakness, to call to our Father for all that we need. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 10669). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Today we read Hebrews 4. God’s people in the Old Testament missed rest in the Promised Land through their unbelief. This is a warning to us. God calls us to trust Him and to enter into the rest that He has enjoyed since the completion of creation. In Christ Jesus, we have rest from the accusation of the Law. The Holy Spirit leads us to trust in Christ, granting us everlasting peace. • Lord Jesus, You are my rest. May I always look to You when I am weary and afraid. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 10666). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Today we read Hebrews 3. Though Moses was a faithful servant in God’s household, Jesus is the faithful Son. Since Jesus calls you to your heavenly home, you can be confident that you will share in God’s glory. However, beware not to boast of your own faithfulness. Only God is holy and righteous. In Christ, you freely share in God’s holiness. He is calling you to glory. • Lord Jesus, Son of the Father, fill me with Your Spirit of faithfulness. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 10662). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Today we read Hebrews 2. Jesus, as true man, willingly humbled Himself to taste death. As resurrected Lord, and as our firstborn Brother (verse 11), He serves as our High Priest to intercede for us before the Father. Without a Savior, we would live in slavery to the fear of death. But Jesus has taken the consequence of our sin and removes our fear. Knowing our weaknesses, He will always help us when we are tempted. • Lord Jesus, You know my weakness. Help me always to turn away from sin and to put all my trust in You. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 10660). (Function). Kindle Edition.