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June 4, 2026 · 6:00 pm

New Covenant

11 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation. 12 Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, 14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. 16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. 18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood. 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, 20 saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you.” 21 Then likewise he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry. 22 And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission. 23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than hese. 24 For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 not that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood of another— 26 He then would have had to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. 27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, 28 so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.

Hebrews 9:11-28

The New Covenant of Christ is….

**A Cleansing Covenant

**An Eternal Covenant

**Through The Cross of Christ

**Dependent On Christ’s Work

**Fully Realized In Heaven

There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins. And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains!

Tony French

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May 28, 2026 · 9:00 pm

The Mosaic Covenant

Ancient scrolls with wax seals, ink bottles, quill pen, and candle on wooden desk

1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary; 3 and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All, 4 which had the golden censer and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which were the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant; 5 and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. 6 Now when these things had been thus prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services. 7 But into the second part the high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the people’s sins committed in ignorance; 8 the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing. 9 It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the conscience— 10 concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.

Hebrews 9:1-10

God’s covenant with Israel is beautiful and glorious. It shows forth God’s covenant dealings with the people He chose for Himself—the nation of Israel. The Law still has much to say to God’s people in our day.

We are no longer under the Covenant of Moses. As believers, we are partakers of the New Covenant given to us through the blood of Christ. Nevertheless, let us give thanks today for God’s Covenant with Israel.  Three aspects of this Covenant are revealed in Hebrews 9.

They are………………….

**The Old Covenant Was Earthly (1-5)

**The Old Covenant Was Temporary (6)

**The Old Covenant Was Symbolic of Jesus (7-10)

God bless you all!

Tony French

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May 21, 2026 · 9:00 pm

A Better Covenant

Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being. 3 Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer. 4 If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already priests who offer the gifts prescribed by the law. 5 They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” 6 But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. 7 For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. 8 But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. 9 It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they did not remain faithful to my covenant, and I turned away from them, declares the Lord.10 This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 11 No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 12 For I will forgive their wickednessand will remember their sins no more.” 13 By calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.

Hebrews 8:1-13

The New Covenant has a………………

**Better Sanctuary (1-2)

The New Covenant has a heavenly Sanctuary and an everlasting Sanctuary,

administered By Christ—our great High Priest. The Covenant of Moses was temporal while the Covenant of Grace is everlasting. The New Covenant is anchored in Heaven through our Savior, Christ our Lord.

**Better Sacrifice (3-4)

The Levitical priests offered animal blood as a covering for the people’s sins. By contrast, Jesus, our High Priest, offered His own blood for the forgiveness of sins. While the Levitical priests offered sacrifices repeatedly, Jesus offered Himself once for all.

**It Has A Better Security (5-13)

The Mosaic Covenant was ruined by Israel’s sin, written on stone, and impossible to keep. The Covenant of Jesus teaches us that Jesus paid for sin while the New covenant is written on human heart. The Covenant of Grace is based on the obedience of Christ and not the obedience of sinners.

Tony French

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May 18, 2026 · 9:00 am

Heaven

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 15:1-6

Let us consider a few thoughts about Heaven.

**Heaven is place. Jesus is preparing a destination for believers. We don’t know where it is and we can’t describe it in our limited human understanding. However, it is a real, actual place.

**Jesus is in Heaven. Jesus is preparing a place where we can be together with Him forever. It is indeed a wonderful thought to consider—forever with Jesus!

**Heaven is for believers and is appropriated through believing in Jesus by faith. Belief in Jesus Christ is the key to heaven. He is the way. He is the only way. He is the perfect way.

With these thoughts in mind, I end with a question. Where will you spend eternity?

Tony French

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May 14, 2026 · 9:00 pm

Great High Priest

15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever,  n the order of Melchizedek.”  18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn     and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’” 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 7:15-28

Jesus is our Great High Priest. Since this is true, He has a different priesthood. It is…….

**An Everlasting Priesthood (16-17)

**A Guaranteed Priesthood (20-22)

**A Permanent Priesthood (23-24)

**A Holy Priesthood

Jesus is our High Priest who makes intercession for us and cares for all who believe on His name. Jesus paid it all and all to Him we owe. He is our priest forever forevermore.

Tony French

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May 4, 2026 · 9:00 am

The Shallow Heart

11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. 15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Luke 8:11-15

This post will briefly discuss the third type of soil Jesus described in Luke 8. The gospel sometimes falls on hearts crowded by worldly concerns, causing its message to be lost amid life’s distractions. Jesus clearly explains this in the passage.

Some seeds fell among thorns, which grew up alongside the good plants and choked them out. This represents hearts preoccupied with life’s worries, riches, and pleasures. The message takes root, but its growth is stunted by competing priorities.

In our modern world, this may be the most relatable scenario. We live in an age of unprecedented leisure time and choices. While not inherently bad, these can become idols that crowd out our spiritual growth. The “thorns” of career ambitions, entertainment, social media, and material pursuits can easily overshadow our commitment to spiritual matters.

Tony French

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April 30, 2026 · 9:00 pm

Beware

1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so.4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallenaway, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. 7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. 8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.

Hebrews 6:1-10

Heed the warnings of Scripture, Child of God. The warnings of the Bible are given for our good and they are meant to protect us. Let us consider these commands and cautions from the Holy Word of God……

**Go Forward With Christ (1)

**Go Forward Learning About Christ (2-3)

**Don’t Forsake The Truth (4-6)

**Realize That If We Fail to Go Forward, We Will Lose Rewards (7-8)

God bless you as you serve your King!

Tony French

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April 23, 2026 · 9:00 pm

Maturity

 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, 10 called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,” 11 of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Hebrews 5:9-14                  

Three important lessons emerge from the end of Hebrews 5. The writer of Hebrews directs Believers to grow in the faith and move into spiritual maturity. Let us all heed the words of the Bible. Those words are indeed wonderful words that give us spiritual life in a darkened world.

As Christians….

**We Should Be Quick To Learn (11-12)

**We Should Grow In Christ (13)

**We Should Be Mature (14)

Blessings upon you all!

Tony French

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April 20, 2026 · 9:00 am

The Hardened Heart

11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. 15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Luke 8:11-15

As the Word of God is distributed, it falls on the hearts of the hearers. Some will receive the “gospel seed” and many will not. Let’s delve deeper into this heart condition mentioned in Luke 8:4-5, 12

**The Hardened Heart (The Wayside)

Some seeds fell on the hardened path where people frequently walked. These seeds had no chance to take root and were quickly devoured by birds. This represents hearts that have become calloused and unreceptive to spiritual truths. The message bounces off, making no impact, and is swiftly snatched away by the enemy.

In our daily lives, we may encounter individuals who seem impervious to any spiritual discussion. Their hearts, like well-trodden paths, have been hardened by life’s experiences, skepticism, or indifference. Yet, we must remember that even the hardest ground can be tilled and softened over time.

Let us pray for God’s power to move over those who are experiencing a spiritual hardness of heart. May God’s power and grace overwhelm them and may they see their need for a Savior.

Tony French

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April 16, 2026 · 9:00 pm

Our Great High Priest

1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can [a]have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness. 3 Because of this he is required as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifices for sins. 4 And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was. 5 So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him: “You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.” 6 As He also says in another place: “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek”; 7 who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, 8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, 10 called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,” 11 of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing

Hebrews 5:1-11

Jesus Represents the Believer to the Father. We are told by the writer of Hebrews that Christ is our Great High Priest. He is our eternal Priest and Mediator before God. Consider these points about Jesus and His Priestly ministry today:

**Christ is Called God’s Son (5)

**Christ is Given An Everlasting Priesthood (6)

**Christ is a Priest After Melchizedek (6, 9-10)

**Christ Cried Out To God In The Garden (7-8)

Let us bring all of our cares and concerns to our great High Priest, Jesus Christ!

Tony French

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