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The following reading, The Name of Jesus in the Epistle to the Hebrews., is from F.E. Marsh’s 500 Bible Readings¹.

1. As Son of Man. “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death” (Heb. 2:9).
2. As our High Priest. “We have a great High Priest, who is passed into the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God” (Heb. 4:14, and 6:20).
3. As our Surety. “By so much was Jesus made a Surety of a better testament” (Heb. 7:22).
4. As the Way into the holiest. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus” (Heb. 10:19).
5. As the Author of faith. “Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith” (Heb. 12:2).
6. As our Mediator. “And to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant” (Heb. 12:24)’
7. As our Sanctifier. “Wherefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered without the gate” (Heb. 13:12).

1. 500 Bible Readings, Marsh, F.E., (London: Marshall Brothers, 1897). Reading number 236.

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The following was adapted from F.E. Marsh’s 1000 Bible Study Outlines¹

In his letter to Timothy (1 Timothy 6:4-21), Paul gave three “F’s” to Timothy when he would set him on his guard. Look at them:

1. “Flee these things” (1Ti 6:4-11).
   1. Swelling of pride (R. Y.). “Puffed up.”
   2. Folly of ignorance.
   3. Dotage of questionings (margin, “sick”).
   4. “Strifes of words” (R.Y., “disputes”).
   5. Envy of jealousy.
   6. Strife of temper.
   7. Railings of incrimination.
   8. Surmisings of evil.
   9. Love of money.
2. “Follow after” (1Ti 6:6, 11).
   1. “Righteousness” of life.
   2. “Godliness” of character.
   3. “Faith” of devotion.
   4. “Love” of faithfulness.
   5. “Patience” of endurance.
   6. “Meekness” of manner.
   7. “Contentment” of thankfulness.
3. “Fight the good fight of faith” (R.V., “The faith”).
   1. By “a good profession” (1Ti 6:12).
   2. By keeping “this commandment” (1Ti 6:14).
   3. By charging the rich not to be “high-minded” (1Ti 6:17).
   4. By being “rich in good works” (1Ti 6:18).
   5. By laying “hold of eternal life” (1Ti 6:19).
   6. By keeping “the faith” of the Gospel (1Ti 6:20-21).
   7. By being “ready to sympathise” (margin, R.V., 1Ti 6:18).

1. 1000 Bible Study Outlines, Marsh, F.E., outline 349.

Tags: Christian Living, Marsh, Teaching Ideas