“Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family.”
Hebrews 2:11
God uses various forms of relational imagery to communicate how He loves us. In today’s reading, Jesus refers to believers as brothers, depicting a sibling relationship. Later when we are called God’s children, the father image is used. Genesis 15:6 tells us Abraham’s belief in the Lord was counted as righteousness and that He was a friend of God.
But when it comes to giving us a portrait of His love for the children of Israel, the church, and all believers, He uses the most intimate of human relationships. God calls Himself a husband to Israel. Jesus calls Himself a bridegroom and the church His bride. It is only in marital union that two become one. The picture of matrimony is woven throughout Scripture, starting with the first couple, Adam and Eve, and concluding in Revelation with the marriage supper of the Lamb.
This month’s Anchor focuses on God’s relational interactions with the ones He treasures. The Bible shows us how He delights to pour out His love, a love that captures and transforms the hearts of His beloved bride—you and me.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cindy L. Hood.
Cindy Hood lives in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, with her husband of 50 years, a college volleyball coach. They have two wonderful sons with precious families, giving them a total of four granddaughters. The Hoods owned a country market for 18 years, and Cindy spent nearly 15 years as real estate relocation agent. Presently, she uses her time doing what she loves most: being with loved ones and friends, homemaking, writing, helping others, and kayaking the Yellow Breeches Creek. This is Cindy’s second Anchor; the first one came out in January of 2020 and providentially was titled “Peace for the New Year.”
But when it comes to giving us a portrait of His love for the children of Israel, the church, and all believers, He uses the most intimate of human relationships. God calls Himself a husband to Israel. Jesus calls Himself a bridegroom and the church His bride. It is only in marital union that two become one. The picture of matrimony is woven throughout Scripture, starting with the first couple, Adam and Eve, and concluding in Revelation with the marriage supper of the Lamb.
This month’s Anchor focuses on God’s relational interactions with the ones He treasures. The Bible shows us how He delights to pour out His love, a love that captures and transforms the hearts of His beloved bride—you and me.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cindy L. Hood.
Cindy Hood lives in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, with her husband of 50 years, a college volleyball coach. They have two wonderful sons with precious families, giving them a total of four granddaughters. The Hoods owned a country market for 18 years, and Cindy spent nearly 15 years as real estate relocation agent. Presently, she uses her time doing what she loves most: being with loved ones and friends, homemaking, writing, helping others, and kayaking the Yellow Breeches Creek. This is Cindy’s second Anchor; the first one came out in January of 2020 and providentially was titled “Peace for the New Year.”
Scripture Focus
Hebrews 2:11-18
Insight
“He has taken me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love.” (Song of Songs 2:4)
Bible In A Year
- Job 41-42
- Psalm 62
- John 1