Foreign Breaking down Barriers A reflection on Hebrews 10:19 25 on the Daily Bible refresh with Dr.

Brad Miller hello good people.

Welcome to Daily Bible Refresh with Dr.

Brad Miller.

This is our daily opportunity to get into the Scriptures.

We have a goal of getting the audible word of God into two million years, a million people by the year 2028.

We do that by bringing you a daily reading of the Scripture from the Revised Common Lectionary.

We're in year C of a three year cycle, the Lenten season.

We make the Bible understandable by giving you the New Testament Reading from the Message relatable by giving you three points to ponder.

Applicable by giving you an action step.

We have a prayer.

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Let's get into our reading for the day from Hebrews 10:19 25 Reading from the message don't throw it all away.

So friends, we can now without hesitation walk right up to God into the holy place.

Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God.

The curtain into God's presence in his body.

So let's do it full of belief, confident that we're presentable inside and out.

Let's keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going.

He always keeps his word.

Let's see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out.

Not avoiding worshiping together as some do, but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big day approaching.

Well, this is an incredible piece of scripture.

A powerful message that really speaks about breaking down barriers, building authentic community and leaving our faith through action.

So let's get into some points to ponder.

There is the sacred access for all.

There's an imagery here of the torn curtain.

It reminds us that God's presence is no longer restricted to special places or select people.

In our progressive understanding, this means that every person, regardless of their background, identity or circumstance, has direct access to God the divine.

No gatekeepers, no exclusion, no barriers.

Another point is about authentic self expression.

When the text speaks of being presentable inside and out, it's not about putting on a false face or confronting or conforming to religious expectations.

Rather, it's an invitation to bring our whole authentic selves into community and relationship with God.

This includes our doubts, our questions and our unique perspectives on faith.

Another point is about radical community care.

The author challenges us to be inventive in encouraging love and helping others.

So in today's context, this means actively working against systems of oppression, supporting marginalized communities, and creating spaces where everybody can flourish.

It's not just about individual faith, but collective liberation.

Let's talk about an action step.

I want to invite you to Invite to identify a 1 barrier in your community that prevents people from fully participating in social or religious life.

Take one concrete step to help break down that barrier.

This can mean advocating for accessibility improvements in your worship space, supporting LGBTQ inclusive policies, or helping to establish programs that address economic inequality in your neighborhood.

We're going to pray in just a minute, but I did want you to know that we have an opportunity for you to get a resource to help you in your daily Bible study.

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Divine God, we thank you for the gift of community and the reminder that your presence is available to all.

Help us to be brave enough to bring our authentic selves into relationship with you and with others.

Give us creativity and courage as we work to break down barriers and build inclusive spaces.

Guide us in being agents of change and love in our communities.

Remind us that when we gather together in person or virtually, we participate in the sacred work of transformation.

May we see your presence in every face we meet and may our actions reflect your boundless love.

Amen.

It's always a joy for us to join together here on the Daily Bible Refresh as we bring the Word of God to 2 million years.

That's a million people by 2028.

Hope that you join me tomorrow as we come here every day before 6am Eastern Time.

Bring a friend this time.

Until that time, My name is Dr.

Brad Miller.

Remember that God's loyal love doesn't run out.

His merciful love hasn't dried up, it's created new every morning.