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July 24, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/7th month/Day 204)
Friday, 17 Hamle 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/11th month)
Karar (Karar) כרר 1 (5th month/Heat of summer)
~ Aharon Dies on Mt Hor/Ezra arrives in Yerushalayim
9 July, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Cosmic Moon 13, Silio 28 (13 Moon calendar/Waxing Gibbous moon)
~ Cosmic Turtle Moon of Presence, June 27th – July 24th
Holly Moon: July 8 – August 4 (Celtic 13 Month Tree calendar/8th month)
Month of the Ripe Corn Moon…Gu ye quo ni (Cherokee Moon)
canpasapa wi…moon when the chokecherries are black (Lakota Moon)
13.0.13.14.3 1 Akbal 16 Xul (Mayan Long Count calendar)
pioneer day, tell an old joke day

Hebrews 10:22
(Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition)
Let us draw near with a true heart in fulness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with clean water.

summary:

Because Jesus’ blood opened “a new and living way through the curtain, that is, His flesh” (10:20), believers may draw near with true hearts, cling to hope without wavering, and spark one another to love and good deeds. Meeting together is vital, “and all the more as you see the Day approaching”

verses 19-21;23-25 for context:
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. 25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Historical Setting of Hebrews
• Written to Jewish followers of Jesus who were weary under social pressure, confiscation of goods, and the lure of returning to the temple system.

Inside the First-Century Temple
• Herod’s temple courtyard could hold thousands. Josephus records gates over 60 feet high; a massive limestone platform still forms today’s Temple Mount.
• The Holy Place contained the lampstand, table, and incense altar. Beyond a thick curtain (roughly 4 inches) lay the Holy of Holies, entered only on the Day of Atonement.
• Daily slaughter of lambs at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. created a rhythm that pointed, unknowingly, to the exact hours of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Holding Fast the Confession – Life in Christian Community

• Three verbs steer believers (10:22-24):
1. Draw near—personal devotion.
2. Hold fast—doctrinal loyalty.
3. Consider one another—relational care.

• “Not neglecting to meet together” (10:25) implies organized gatherings. Acts 2:42 lists their pattern: teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer.
• Encouragement is mutual: everyone brings a word, a song, a prayer.

Practical Applications for Today
~ Confidence: Approach God any time, anywhere, knowing the way is open. Replace self-condemnation with gratitude (10:19-22).
~ Community: Make gatherings non-negotiable. Isolation fuels doubt; presence sparks love (10:24-25).
~ Holiness: Treat sin seriously. Willful rebellion after clear light is dangerous ground (10:26-31).

Practical Applications:
Embrace the Fullness of Christ’s Sacrifice
Live with the assurance that your sins are forgiven and you are sanctified through Jesus’ perfect offering.

Draw Near to God with Confidence
Approach God in prayer and worship, knowing that Christ has opened the way for you to enter His presence.

Encourage and Support Fellow Believers
Actively participate in your church community, encouraging others in their faith and spurring them on to love and good deeds.

Remain Vigilant Against Sin
Be mindful of the seriousness of sin and strive to live a life that honors God, relying on His grace and strength.

Persevere in Faith
Hold fast to your hope in Christ, especially during trials, trusting in God’s promises and faithfulness.

Hebrews 10 unveils the inadequacy of Old Testament sacrifices and upholds Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate and final atonement for sins. It guides believers on their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of community, perseverance, and warns of the impending judgment for those who reject God’s grace.

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