June 23-27

The Greatest of All Time

“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” —Hebrews 3:1 (ESV)

When Caitlin Clark shattered NCAA basketball scoring records, debates erupted again about who’s the GOAT—the “Greatest of All Time.” The sports world never agrees. But Hebrews 3 is clear: when it comes to the greatest figure in all history, it’s Jesus, without debate.

Hebrews was written to Jewish believers tempted to return to their old religious systems. Moses was their hero. But the writer of Hebrews opens with a powerful challenge: “Consider Jesus.” That word means to fix your thoughts, to meditate on Him intentionally. Why? Because He’s not just one more great man—He’s the apostle (God’s messenger to us) and high priest (our mediator to God). Jesus reveals and reconciles.

Jesus doesn’t just improve our lives; He defines our calling. If you're a believer, you’re part of a "heavenly calling." Your purpose is rooted in heaven, not headlines. And your identity comes from Christ, not comparison. So, whether you're wrestling with pressure, uncertainty, or a desire for significance, consider Jesus. He’s greater than anyone or anything else you could build your life on.

Reflection Questions:
1. When life gets busy or overwhelming, what competes for your focus instead of Jesus?
2. How can you intentionally “consider Jesus” today in your work, school, or home?

Suggested Prayer:
Jesus, help me slow down and truly consider who You are. You are the greatest—help me live like I believe it.

The Revealer and the Reconciler

“…consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” —Hebrews 3:1b (ESV)

At the Met Gala, fashion icons debut extravagant outfits that spark millions of reactions. But for all the hype, those designs only reveal fabric and flair. Jesus, on the other hand, reveals the very heart of God.

Hebrews calls Jesus our apostle and high priest. As “the apostle,” He’s the One sent from God to us. He shows us the Father in character, compassion, and truth. As high priest, He represents us before God and He brings us near to God. Pastor Jim reminded us that no religious system can bridge that gap. Only Jesus can.

Jesus isn’t just here for inspiration. Jesus is here because we need reconciliation. He embodies the truth of God and secures our peace with God. That’s why our “confession” rests in Him. We don’t confess a philosophy. We confess a Person. And that person is Jesus, who is still revealing and reconciling today.

Reflection Questions:
1. How has Jesus helped you better understand who God really is?
2. In what ways do you still need to trust Jesus with your relationship to God?

Suggested Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for revealing God to me and reconciling me to Him. Help me trust You fully today.

Worthy of Greater Glory

“For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.” —Hebrews 3:3 (ESV)

In 2023, Apple’s new headquarters was dubbed “the spaceship.” It is a $5 billion structure of glass and steel that’s an architectural marvel. But as stunning as it is, nobody praises the building itself. The credit goes to the visionary behind it.

That’s what Hebrews is saying about Jesus. Moses was faithful as a servant in God’s house. But Jesus is the architect and the builder. Moses led the people of God, but Jesus made the people of God. Moses pointed forward to what Jesus would eventually fulfill. Jesus deserves more glory—not just a little more—but “as much more as the builder has over the house.” That’s a big gap.

The truth is, we often celebrate the wrong things: celebrity pastors, big ministries, and spiritual mentors. Those things aren’t bad, but they’re not the builder. Jesus is. Let’s give Him the greater glory.

Reflection Questions:
1.Are there good people or things in your spiritual life that sometimes overshadow Jesus in your focus?
2.What would it look like to glorify Jesus more intentionally in your daily life?

Suggested Prayer:
Jesus, You’re the builder of my faith and my future. I want You and not just Your blessings. I want You to get all the glory.

Hold Fast with Confidence

“…And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.” —Hebrews 3:6b (ESV)

A few years ago, a man in New Jersey won $273 million in the lottery, then lost the ticket. For a week, he was panicked, unsure if he’d ever find it. When he finally did (in the pocket of a shirt he had forgotten), he said, “I knew I was rich—I just couldn’t prove it.” That’s how some Christians live. They are saved, but shaky. Hebrews urges us: hold fast to your confidence. Not because we might lose Jesus, but because holding on grows our assurance.

This confidence isn’t pride. It’s trust in Christ’s finished work. The more you boast in hope and not your achievements, the stronger your faith becomes. You’re not “God’s house” if you perform well. You’re God’s house if you cling to Jesus. When trouble comes, the question isn’t “Am I strong enough?” It’s “Am I holding onto the One who is?”

Reflection Questions:
1. What threatens your spiritual confidence when life gets difficult?

2. How can you rehearse the hope you have in Jesus this week?

Suggested Prayer:
Jesus, help me hold on when I feel shaken. Remind me that my confidence is in You—not in me.

Faithful in the House, Faithful Over the House

“Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant… but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son.” —Hebrews 3:5–6a (ESV)

In an interview earlier this year, a CEO explained that his company’s success wasn’t due to flashy marketing but “a son who believed in the vision because it came from his father.” There’s a difference between someone who works in a house and someone who inherits it.

Moses was faithful—no doubt about it. But he was a servant. Jesus is the Son. Pastor Jim reminded us: the difference is ownership. Jesus isn’t renting. He rules. And because He is faithful over the house, those who belong to Him can live with assurance, not insecurity.

We often try to act like worthy tenants—keeping things clean, trying not to disappoint. But Jesus invites us to live like heirs, not houseguests. You don’t have to tiptoe through faith. You can walk boldly, because the Son says you belong.

Reflection Questions:
1. Do you ever relate to God more like a servant than a son or daughter?
2. How does Jesus’ faithfulness give you permission to rest and trust?

Suggested Prayer:
Jesus, You are faithful over the house. Help me live as someone who truly belongs to You.