2007 picture of Ray SparreInsightful Musings on the New Testament
by
Ray Sparre, NU class of '67

Ray has a wealth of experience as a Husband, Father, Pastor, Missionary, and student of the Word. He believes and practices his faith where the rubber meets the road. You'll find his writings to be practical, insightful, and grounded in a truly Christ-centered world view.

Below are links to a printable daily Bible reading guide which Ray is following, and an archive of all his daily devotional writings for 2010.

|  Daily Reading Guide  |  2010 Devotion Archives  |
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2 Oct 10
            Good day, dear people.
            I think I will bypass my jog this morning.  I need to get a little construction project done before we have guests coming for lunch.
            May your day include worship.  Don’t leave that just for Sunday.
                        Love, Dad/Ray
 
2 October 2010
Passage: Hebrews 7
Focus: “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”  Hebrews 7:25.
            Imagine that you purchased a product or received a service a few years ago.  Now you need some technical support, replacement parts, or want to repeat the service.  You dial the number.  “This number has been disconnected or is no longer in service.”  Phooey!  They’re out of business!  It would seem that this present recession in our economy is causing businesses to die like flies. About half the numbers I call from an older Portland phone book give me that sad recorded message.
            “But because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood” (7:24).  In other words, His communication lines are never disconnected and He never goes out of business!  And just look at the service He renders!  He “always lives to intercede for them.”
            You have to admit—there is no package of theology on this planet that even comes close to comparing with this one!—God becoming man—yet sinless—and in love “He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself” (7:27)—and now interceding!  Be reminded that you constantly need His service—and His service never shuts down!
            If this package of Biblical theology is TRUE, how can we possibly sit still—unmoved?!  And “how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:3).
 
            “The One Who died as our substitute now lives as our Advocate.”