Introduction - Remembering where we are in Hebrews:
A. Hebrews 4:14-16 introduces the central section of Hebrews and 10:19-25 concludes it
B. The central theological arguments of Hebrews 5-10:18 are summarized in Hebrews 10:19-21
Hebrews 10:19-21 - Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God…
1. Jesus is our sinless, great high priest forever (Hebrews 5-7)
2. Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant that brings the Old Covenant to an end
(Hebrews 8-10)
3. Jesus is the perfect sacrifice that brings about the complete forgiveness of sins
(Hebrews 10:11-14)
Hebrews 10:11-14 - Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES BE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET. For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.
3 responses to Christ’s sacrificial and priestly work
I. Draw Near to God - FAITH (v.22)
Hebrews 10:22 - …let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
A. With confidence in the object of your faith = Jesus (v. 22)
Hebrews 10:22 - ...true heart, and full assurance...
B. By means of Jesus’ washing and cleansing blood (v. 22)
Hebrews 10:22 - ...having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
II. Hold Fast to Your Confession - HOPE (v.23)
Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful…
III. Intentionally Consider One Another - LOVE (v.24-25)
Hebrews 10:24-25 - …and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
A. Purpose: to encourage love and good works (v.24b)
Hebrews 10:24b - ...how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds...
B. How do we accomplish stimulating one another to love and good deeds?
1. By being in committed groups where you know one another (v.25)
Hebrews 10:25 - …not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some...
2. By giving and receiving encouragement (v. 25)
Hebrews 10:25 - ...but encouraging one another...
3. By increasing encouragement until Christ returns (v. 25)
Hebrews 10:25 - ...and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
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