A New YouA New You
Beside Still Waters
Christian Javois teaches from Hebrews 5–7 on Jesus as high priest and the new covenant, tying rich doctrine to real-life struggles with sin, guilt and growth. Through Bible exposition and personal stories, he shows how trusting Christ and staying in Scripture can lead to lasting change and a genuinely new life.
58:10•28 Aug 2026
A New You: Christ Our High Priest and Real-Life Change
Episode Overview
- Christ is presented as the unique high priest, greater than the Levitical priests and linked to Melchizedek, combining an endless life with full identification with humanity.
- The old covenant has been cancelled and replaced with a new covenant sealed in Christ’s blood, showing God’s commitment as a covenant-keeping God.
- Jesus’ death and resurrection are stressed as proof that God is satisfied with the sacrifice for sin, allowing guilty people to be pardoned and set free.
- Believers are warned against spiritual laziness and urged to move beyond basic teaching by regularly spending time in Scripture and applying it to daily life.
- Personal stories highlight how a consistent, grace-filled life can speak louder than words and draw others to seek the hope found in Christ.
“"I watched and I want to know what you have that I don't have."”
How do people find hope in the darkest times? This message from *Beside Still Waters* brings that question right into the heart of Christian faith, as Christian Javois walks a small congregation through Hebrews 5–7 and what it really means to become "a new creation" in Christ. You’ll hear a steady mix of Bible teaching and honest storytelling.
Christian unpacks why a high priest is needed at all, why Jesus is described as a priest "after the order of Melchizedek", and how this connects to everyday believers who feel weak, guilty or stuck. He explains the difference between the old covenant and the new, stressing that "our God is a covenant‑keeping God" and that Christ’s death and resurrection show God is fully satisfied with the sacrifice made for sin. This isn’t dry theology.
Christian keeps circling back to real life: the weight of past mistakes, the struggle to live a consistent Christian life, and the temptation to keep "one foot in the world and one foot in the church." He gently challenges spiritual laziness, urging believers to carve out time in Scripture so that "the word of God would change" them from the inside out.
One of the most gripping moments is his workplace story, where months of quiet endurance under a hostile colleague lead a co‑worker to say, "I watched and I want to know what you have that I don't have." For anyone battling shame, old habits or discouragement in recovery, that kind of lived faith hits close to home. The tone stays warm, occasionally humorous, yet serious about holiness and grace.
Christian’s aim is clear: to help people rest in their great High Priest and press on, so they can "finish the race well." If you’re longing for change but feel you’ve blown it too many times, could this be the reminder you’ve been waiting for?
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