With grace and peace may Jesus douse
Those gathered in Philemon's house.
God spoke through prophets, now the Son,
Through whom the whole world was begun.
He is the radiance of God.
The divine substance in a pod.
The cleansing of our sins is He.
Enthroned beside the Majesty.
"Let all the angels worship Him"
"Your throne," says God, "shall never end."
"The earth and sky in place you've lain,
And when they perish, you remain."
His message we cannot ignore -
Salvation, which God underscores.
Now everything beneath him placed.
For everything, death he did taste.
He calls us brothers, Jesus does.
As we are tempted, so he was.
So dwell on Jesus, he's the best.
Superior to all the rest.
For Moses, honor is in store.
The builder of the house gets more.
Don't let sin's lies draw you away.
Exhort each other every day.
For faith in God is great relief.
Accept his rest through true belief.
The Word of God, a flaming sword.
Not one thought can escape the Lord.
We must give an account to Him.
He knew temptation, but not sin.
As priest, atonement he does bring.
And like Melchizedek, a king.
You must move past the basics still.
And God permitting, soon you will.
But those who turn and fall away
Will in the end have hell to pay.
To taste the gift, then leave the Name
Subjects the Son of God to shame.
But you have better things to come.
God made a promise, count it done.
About Melchizedek the priest -
Was king of righteousness and peace.
A priest not by the law ordained.
Perfection not by law obtained.
So of this order, Christ's priesthood.
It meets our needs, for he is good.
By oath, his priesthood does not end.
Forever on Him we depend.
The better covenant is new.
He serves the tabernacle true.
No longer shadows shown in parts.
He'll write his laws upon our hearts.
The earthly place a symbol for
When God would open up the door.
Draw near to God with hearts sincere,
With faith assured and conscience clear.
Together and with hope proceed,
Provoking love and loving deeds.
If, knowing truth, you still choose sin,
What dreadful trouble you are in.
Instead stand strong with confidence.
Enduring treasures you have hence.
Do not shrink back and be destroyed.
Have faith, then life ahead enjoyed.
Now faith is hope with certainty,
It's proof of what we cannot see.
By faith we know that God declared
And all existence was prepared.
By faith a better sacrifice
Did Abel give, got paradise.
By faith did Enoch please the Lord.
You must believe to get reward.
By faith did Noah build an ark.
And onto righteousness embark.
By faith Abraham up and went.
He knew not where, just he was sent.
By faith did Sarah life receive.
Though past the age, she did conceive.
By faith these lived and then they died.
Believed what God said, he'd provide.
They felt as strangers on this earth.
God's built a home, much more it's worth.
By faith Abraham passed a test.
High stakes - to God he acquiesed.
By faith did Issac bless his kids.
By faith then Jacob, Joseph's did.
By faith then Joseph did discuss
What would become the exodus.
By faith a Levite man and wife
Defied the king, saved Moses's life.
By faith then Moses chose God's path.
Chose Christ and feared not pharoah's wrath.
By faith they walked by water wall.
By faith they watched Jericho fall.
By faith then Rahab helped the spies
And thus did not meet her demise.
By faith some went on great campaigns.
By faith some, too, endured great pains.
With such examples, cast off sin.
And run your race as if to win.
Your eyes on Christ who makes you whole
You won't grow weary in your soul.
When hardship comes, then think within,
"This is God's love and discipline."
He teaches those He counts as sons,
Though in the moment it's not fun.
We're stronger once drills we've withstood.
He disciplines us for our good.
Now live in peace not bitterness.
Don't live for sex or godlessness.
You've not come to a mountain dying,
With fire and brimstone, terrifying.
You're at the city heavenly
That's filled with joy and men made free.
Be locked into God's firm domain
So when he shakes, you will remain.
Be glad you're in the kingdom higher.
Our God is a consuming fire.
Keep showing hospitality.
Avoid all immorality.
God won't forsake or disappear.
He helps you so you've none to fear.
Be mindful of the ones who lead.
As they behave, so you proceed.
To teachings false, though, do not stray.
Christ is the same on every day.
He bore disgrace and so can we.
Our future home we can foresee.
So praise the Lord, do good, and share.
Heed those who lead your souls with care.
The God of peace make you complete
To do His will, fragrant and sweet.
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