For many in the early days of the Church, coming to Jesus created significant challenges - especially for Jews. Having left their religious heritage for Christ, they would face hostility from family, society, and the synagogue.  It may have been tempting to go back to the Judaic traditions and avoid the hardships. Today Dr. John introduces the book of Hebrews and the caution to not abandon Jesus. As Dr. John discusses the unknown author of this book, we find that regardless, it is written for us, for our day and our dangers. 

We present faith in Jesus as making our lives better, and of course that is true. We are forgiven, restored, and set on a path of eternal blessedness. But the whole picture must include the fact that in some ways, life gets harder. There is a discipleship cross to bear. Some who are new to faith may be tempted to turn aside. In this 5-message series on Hebrews, Dr. John echoes the book's theme, "Don't turn back!" If ever you've wondered if life would be easier without Jesus or been tempted to lay aside faith, spend time with these messages. Jesus is the better way to live.