The Higher Calling by Avondale Church of God Podcast

Episode 17; concluding Hebrews study

Welcome everyone to episode 17 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode talking about the great cloud of witnesses, the heritage of faith, and keeping faith in God's plan.. Hebrews 13 is a conclusion of the letter to Hebrews, and includes themes such as: the necessity of a God called pastor, brotherly love, holiness in the home and abroad, endurance, and self-denial.
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 16 of The Higher Calling_Hebrews 12

Welcome everyone to EP 16 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode talking about Jesus Christ and the new covenant perfecting, being the end of, resolving, or fulfilling the faith of those who lived at the beginning of, and during the old covenant, or the Law. Hebrews 12 is a chapter of self-reflection, and we’re going to spend some time thinking about what our personal motivation is for searching for God, and after finding Him, continuing the fight of faith.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapter 12 are:
Great cloud of witnesses
Benefits of chastening and a personal relationship with God
How our faith in God’s plan can help us stay on the straight and narrow… or how lack of faith will threaten that relationship.
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 15 The Faith Chapter, Hebrews 11

Welcome everyone to Episode 15 of The Higher Calling Podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last Episode 14 talking about the Just shall live by Faith which sets up the Faith Chapter which we’ll cover now, Hebrews 11.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapter 11 are:
Definition of faith
The founding fathers of our faith
Receiving the promise
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing!
 
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Episode 14 the New Covenant and Faith, Hebrews chapter 10

Welcome everyone to episode 14 of The Higher Calling Podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode talking about Jesus Christ as our high priest. We’re using Hebrews 10 as a transition from establishing the Christian faith in general, to establishing our personal, individual faith.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapter 10:
Benefit of the second covenant made possible through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Recap of Sanctification, the second work of grace.
Just shall live by faith. Setting up the faith chapter.
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.
 
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Episode 13, Hebrews 8 and 9

Welcome everyone to episode 13 of The Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last Episode talking about: Christ compared to Melchizedek; and perfection possible due to a priesthood after the order of an eternal life. Hopefully that conversation paved the way for this session which combines Hebrews 8 and 9.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapters 8 and 9 are:
Jesus as the High Priest, which sums up chapters 5,6 and 7
The Earthly Holy Place vs the New Testament Holy Place
Redemption through the Blood of Christ
We trust that you will find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 12; Hebrews chapter 7

Welcome everyone to Episode 12 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off in our last episode 11 talking about sacrifices and offerings, and the roles and responsibilities of a priest, by reading through the story of King Hezekiah’s reign. Hopefully that conversation paved the way for this topic which is the long anticipated Hebrews 7.
Some key points included in Hebrew chapter 7 are:
Christ compared to Melchizedek 
Perfection possible due to a priesthood after the order of an eternal life
The law being disannuled 
The effectual ministry of Christ who does not need to make sacrifices for sins
As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason, please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 11: Hearing God’s Voice

Welcome everyone to EP 11 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off in our last episode 10 discussing sacrifices and offerings, and the roles and responsibilities of a priest. And have every intention of continuing and finishing the Hebrews study next up would be Hebrews chapter 7, however will extend this interlude by at least one more podcast by discussing the value of the voice of God and his Holy Spirit as we walk our Christian walk.
We trust that you find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing.
 
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Episode 10 Introduction to Hebrews chapter 7

Welcome everyone to EP 10 of The Higher Calling podcast! We left off in our last episode 9 talking about Chapter 6 discussing Christian perfection; difference between backsliding and being reprobate, and the hope of the heavenly calling which is the eternal reward for living a faithful life. Today we are preparing to review the 7th chapter of Hebrews. But in order to do it justice, we have to take another step back and talk about sacrifices and offerings, and the roles and responsibilities of a priest.
Before we are able to dig into it, there’s just so much background and critical importance about the topic of sacrifice, offerings, the priesthood, and how that relates to the New Testament church, that we’ll spend at least one podcast laying a foundation. So, one thing that you will need to do at some point is read for yourself Exodus chapter 28. And Leviticus chapter 10. There are a few chapters in Exodus where the temple is being prepared and Exodus chapter 28 is dedicated to Aaron and his sons, and how they are going to perform the work of the priesthood, the clothes they are going to wear, and symbols, types and shadows. Leviticus 10 really highlights the critical difference between a clean and unclean lifestyle. We’re going to break into this topic during the reign of Hezekiah that begins in 2 Chronicles chapter 29. We’re going to read this story first and then go through some highlights. That way when we get into Hebrews 7 we’ll have some vocabulary and understanding of what’s going on.
As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing.

Episode 9 of The Higher Calling showcasing Hebrews Chapter 6

Welcome everyone to EP 9 of The Higher Calling podcast! Today we are reviewing the 6th chapter of Hebrews. Some key points we are discussing include Christian Perfection, Backsliding vs. reprobate, the carrot or the stick, and hope of the heavenly calling.
We left off in our last episode 5 talking about Chapter 5 discussing Spiritual Maturity in our Christian walk, took a small break for the 3 sessions of Choosing a church, and here we are back in Hebrews!
We trust that you find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing.
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Choosing a church session 3/3

Finishing the 3 part series on choosing a church. Discussion includes: communion, feet washing, holiness, modest living, tithing, pastoring, fellowship.
We trust that you will find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. Your feedback, discussion, questions, and comments are all welcome. If you have a biblical topic that you might want to discuss, or a prayer request, or just need someone to talk to, please email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org and we'll be quick to pray for you, reach out to you with encouraging words, or even get in touch with you depending on your specific situation. As always, thank you for listening, and have a great day! Enjoy this final episode of choosing a church series on The Higher Calling.
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