New Life Family Fellowship

The old covenant and the prophets served a crucial, intentional purpose: they were never the final destination, but rather a shadow and a signpost pointing forward. The Levitical system, the tabernacle, and the repeated sacrifices were designed to teach Israel about the cost of sin and create a deep, persistent longing for a permanent remedy.

Similarly, the Old Testament prophets weren't just speaking to their immediate historical moment; they strained their eyes toward a future horizon. They looked forward to the promises of a radically new covenant (Jeremiah), an eternal priesthood unlike Aaron's (Psalm 110), and a definitive sacrifice that the blood of bulls and goats could never accomplish.

Ultimately, the purpose of the old covenant and the message of the prophets converge on a single reality: Jesus is better. He is the substance behind the shadows, the fulfillment of every prophetic promise, and the absolute peak of God's revelation to humanity.

Who is our intercessor? Are we are own intercessor or do we allow Christ fully take over every aspect of our salvation? let's continue to walk through the book of Hebrews together.

Let's explore the key scriptures behind this debated topic and what they reveal about our walk with Jesus.

When we fall short our natural instinct is to self protect, hid or defend. God wants us to run to Him, especially when we are in times of trouble. Don't let the voice of the enemy cause you to run from God; let it drive you into his arms at the thrown of grace. 

How do we earn rest when we are always so worn down and tired already? We don't Its a gift, Just like salvation. It was provided to us through the finished work of Christ not our own. 

"James doesn't have any hair on his tongue." Mel leads us in the book of James. We dive into what wisdom is and how to live from heavens wisdom and not worldly wisdom.  How to count trials as joy and live life to the fullest in Christ. 

There are 5 words that are used to describe freedom. Are you living in the freedom that was paid for by the blood of Jesus? 

Spiritual Drift:

• It can make you forget
• Distance comes when when have comfort 
  • Pain draws us in
• Business Hides it
• It feels normal
• You may not nocite

But there is Good News: Jesus always gives us the invitation back to closeness! 

As fathers we face many pressures in life. Do we let that push us into fear and anger or do we recoil into passivity? Listen to what the Lord would lead you into... As a father, a husband and in the world around you.  

Jesus said it was better if He goes so that God will send the Holy Spirit for all of us.  What kind of life will you live? Will it it be by the Holy Spirit or will you continue on in your prison? See what God is inviting you into through the power of His resurrected and ascended Son.