Read Hebrews 1
In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at
many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has
spoken to us by his Son.
Hebrews 1:1–2
A man from Leeds, England, visited his doctor to have his hearing
checked. The doctor removed the man’s hearing aid, and the patient’s
hearing immediately improved! He had been wearing the device in
the wrong ear for more than twenty years!
I once asked a pastor friend, “Do you have a deaf ministry in your
church?” He replied, “There are times when I think the whole church
needs a deaf ministry—they just don’t seem to hear me.”
There is a difference between merely listening and truly hearing.
Jesus often cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” It takes
more than physical ears to hear the voice of God. It also requires a
receptive heart.
Many people avoid studying Hebrews. Some have avoided this
book because the “warnings” in Hebrews have made them uneasy.
Others have avoided this book because they think it is too difficult for
the average Bible student. To be sure, there are some profound truths in
Hebrews. But the general message of the book is clear, and there is no
reason why you and I should not understand and profit from it.
Something to Ponder
When you are at church, are you usually “hearing” or merely “listening”? Explain