Jesus in Hebrews:

A Sermon in Song

 

NOTE: After each scripture reading and perhaps a few words of explanation, you may choose from the songs listed, singing the entire song or just the pertinent verse.

 

“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (Hebrews 1:3)

In the Cross of Christ I Glory – “from the cross the radiance streaming”

Jesus, Rose of Sharon – “bloom in radiance and in love within my heart”

One Day – “One day the skies with His glory will shine”

Only In Thee – “a radiance bright shines like a beacon in the night”

There is a Gate – “a radiance from the cross afar”

 

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15)

Does Jesus Care? – “when I’ve tried and failed to resist some temptation strong”

I Must Tell Jesus – “Tempted and tried I need a great Savior!”

Tell Me the Story of Jesus – “How for our sins He was tempted”

When Jesus Came to Jordan – “He came to share temptation, our utmost woe and loss”

 

“Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 6:20)

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! – “Heavenly High Priest, Thou on earth our help, our stay”

Praise Him, Praise Him – “prophet and priest and king”

Shepherd of Tender Youth – “Thou art the great High Priest”

 

“For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance–now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.”

“Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.” (Hebrews 9:15, 12:24)

Arise, My Soul, Arise – “His Spirit answers to the blood”

Built on a Rock – “Jesus to us His Spirit sent, making with us His covenant”

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less – “His oath, His covenant, His blood support me in the whelming flood”

 

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

Abide With Me – “O Thou who changest not, abide with me.”

Now Thank We All Our God – “The one eternal God … thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.”

 

Sermon in Song prepared by Paul Brown (1929-2017)