The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

Discipleship is spiritual parenting

Our Great High Priest understands and is mediating, therefore we can draw near through prayer in our time of need.

When man’s laws contradict God’s, we obey His Word and rejoice in suffering.

Jesus' call for salvation is a call for discipleship.

Believers crave the word of righteousness because it gives them discernment and fortitude to navigate and endure persecution.

The church must understand drifting has a point of no return, so we must press on to maturity until the end.

Unity in the church is a result of preaching the Word, shepherding towards good deeds and dealing directly with the divisive.

The remedy for drifting is to diligently press on to maturity by imitating the faithful, knowing God will persevere those He has saved.

Believers are able to patiently persevere amid persecution because God’s promises are an anchor of the soul.

The Church needs to treasure and trust Jesus as the greatest man and the eternal priest King.

Understanding the ramifications of Christ's resurrection will strengthen our faith in the present.

The church needs to understand that Christ's priesthood is effective because it actually saves and sanctifies.

Realizing Jesus' person and work as our High Priest will cause us to draw near in times of need.

Devoted worship results from understanding our high priest's ministry and sanctuary.

Elders are to lead the church into holiness, through proven character, and by conviction.

The church needs to understand their identity is in Christ so that they will focus on the eternal rather than the temporal.

A change in nature results in a change in behavior.

Healthy churches actively pursue unity by putting on a heart that reflects their identity in Christ.

The church pursues unity by practicing her identity.

The church holds fast to the new covenant knowing it alone provides reconciliation.

Believers need to realize that the new covenant provides entrance to God and a cleansed conscience so we will hold fast in faithfulness.

The New Covenant Mediator actually accomplished redemption and will return for His church.

The church casts aside shadows and holds fast to His perfect sacrifice that accomplished propitiation, reconciliation and sanctification.

Confidence in the person and work of Christ produces bold living.

Only confidence in Christ produces endurance that gives confidence of salvation.

Children of God have confidence that they abide in Him as they keep His commandments by practicing righteousness and loving one another as Christ loved.

Living faith is evidenced by trusting in God's Word and receiving Divine authentication of that evidence.

The church should emulate Abel’s living by faith in both attitude and action.

The church needs to understand only a walking faith results in commendation.

The church needs to understand only an obedient faith, that often results in persecution, escapes condemnation.

The church needs to understand and obey the call, even when it is difficult to see the road ahead.

The church needs to live and think like a sojourner who trusts God’s timing on His promises.

The church needs to patiently trust in the impossible promises because God of the impossible made them.

In order to die well, one needs to live well, having a long view of the promises and our heavenly reward.

The church commits to obey the Lord, because He has already committed Himself to us.

Christians love one another based on the truth they know by abiding in Christ.

The church needs to respond with underdog faith because that is how God fulfills His promises.

The church actively chooses God’s will knowing God will preserve them.

Genuine faith boldly advances trusting God fights our battles and protects His children.

Genuine faith turns fear into courage when we are desperately dependent upon Him for victory.

Genuine faith turns fear into courage when we are desperately dependent upon Him for victory.

Genuine faith is fearless and tenacious because we have the Holy Spirit indwelling us.

Discontentment pridefully declares to the One who willingly paid our sin-debt on the cross, "Sorry, Lord, but You're just not enough for me. I want more."

Genuine faith operates with confidence amid rejection and persecution.

The church should emulate Christ's joy-fueled endurance.

Peace with God changes access, acceptance and attitude with God.