Jesus and a Better Kingdom

Sometimes it's easy to doubt a change in direction. Falling back to what is comfortable is a real thing, even if it's clear that the new direction is better. Our passage today in Hebrews deals with this reality. The author will show us two pictures, depicting the old covenant and the new covenant side by side. We'll see how much better the new covenant in the blood of Jesus is than the old covenant in the law; a contrast intended to encourage us to rest in the work of Jesus and stay the course running after Him. This passage also comes with a warning to not refuse when The Lord speaks of the gospel. Rather than reject the gospel and receive judgment for our sins, He calls us to receive the gift of salvation by grace through faith in the work of Jesus. The Lord also promises that there will be a day when He will shake the earth and the heavens such that all that can be shaken will be removed, and only that which The Lord deems worthy will remain. Faith in Christ leads to joy and a citizenship in that unshakable Kingdom, dwelling in the presence of The Lord forever.