Seven “Better Things” in Hebrews— Testament (7:22); Promises (8:6); Substance (10:34); Hope (7:19); Sacrifices (9:23); Country (11:16); Resurrection (11:35).
Seven “Looks” in Mark. —3:5; 3:34; 5:32; 6:41; 7:34 8:33; 11:11.
Seven “Gifts” in John. —His flesh (6:51); His life (10:11); His example (13:15); A Comforter (14:16); His peace (14:27); His words (17:8); His glory (17:22).
Christ’s sevenfold perfection in death. —As the ‘dumb sheep’ (Luke 23:9); As Messiah (Luke 23:28); As Son of God (Luke 23:34, 46); As Savior (Luke 23:43); As the Lamb of God (Matthew 27:46) As Son of Man (John 19:26, 27); As Servant (John 19:30).
Seven Miracles in John. —Water into wine (2:9); Nobleman’s son (4:50); impotent man (5:8); 5000 fed (6:11); Walking on sea (6:19); Blind man (9:1); Lazarus (11).
Seven Conversions in John. —Andrew; Simon; Philip; Nathanael; Woman of Samaria; Nicodemus; Blind man.
Seven “Fear Not’s” in Luke. 1:13; 1:30; 2:10; 5:10; 8:50; 12:7; 12:32.
From, To, and For Christ:
Our food is from Christ.
Our worship is to Christ.
Our service is for Christ.
Occupied with Jesus.
Our HEART yielded to (Proverbs 23:26) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our ARM leaning on (Song of Solomon 8:5) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our HANDS working for (Ephesians 4:28) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our EYES looking to (Hebrews 12:2) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our FEET following after (1 Peter 2:21) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our VOICE speaking to (Song of Solomon 2:14; Psalm 71:24) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our EAR listening to (Luke 10:29) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Have you ever noticed that just as there were FIVE PILLARS guarding the entrance to the Holy Place, so we have FIVE APOSTLES, Paul, Peter, John, Jude and James, stationed as it were at the threshold of the Christian faith, through whose teaching alone we can understand what is within while just as the Holy of Holies was guarded by FOUR PILLARS, so the FOUR EVANGELISTS guard, while at the same time they give us access to the sacred mysteries of the life of our Lord.