060409 Focus On Jesus Introduction To Hebrews Dale Wells

Focus on JesusFocus on Jesus

Introduction to HebrewsIntroduction to HebrewsApril 9, 2006April 9, 2006Dale WellsDale Wells

Hebrews 13:15 NIV Hebrews 13:15 NIV

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name.lips that confess his name.

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Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV

In the past God spoke to our forefathers In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in through the prophets at many times and in various ways, (2) but in these last days he has various ways, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.the universe.

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Opening PrayerOpening Prayer

Scripture readingScripture reading


Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (2) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and (2) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (3) Consider at the right hand of the throne of God. (3) Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Two of the Best Commentaries on Two of the Best Commentaries on HebrewsHebrews

Neil Lightfoot begins his latest Neil Lightfoot begins his latest book on Hebrews this way: book on Hebrews this way:

There is something about Hebrews that is appealing and There is something about Hebrews that is appealing and beautiful. Its majestic language and style, its bold beautiful. Its majestic language and style, its bold declarations, its sweeping arguments, its heartfelt pleas, all declarations, its sweeping arguments, its heartfelt pleas, all are without parallel in the New Testament. are without parallel in the New Testament.

From a literary standpoint alone, it deserves the description From a literary standpoint alone, it deserves the description "a little masterpiece." "a little masterpiece."

Its opening sentence well illustrates its magnificence: "In Its opening sentence well illustrates its magnificence: "In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son." Son."

It begins as an essayIt begins as an essay

Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV In the past God spoke to Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, (2) but in these times and in various ways, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.whom he made the universe.

It progresses as a sermonIt progresses as a sermon

Hebrews 2:1-3 NIV We must pay more careful Hebrews 2:1-3 NIV We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. (2) For if the message we do not drift away. (2) For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, (3) and disobedience received its just punishment, (3) how shall we escape if we ignore such a great how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.those who heard him.

It ends as a letterIt ends as a letter

Hebrews 13:23-25 NIV I want you to know Hebrews 13:23-25 NIV I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. (24) Greet all your leaders and all God's you. (24) Greet all your leaders and all God's people. Those from Italy send you their people. Those from Italy send you their greetings. (25) Grace be with you all.greetings. (25) Grace be with you all.

The author does not identify The author does not identify himselfhimself

Some suggest Paul (Clement of Alexandria)Some suggest Paul (Clement of Alexandria) This seems unlikely in view of This seems unlikely in view of

Hebrews 2:3 NIV … This salvation, which was Hebrews 2:3 NIV … This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us was confirmed to us by those who heard himby those who heard him..

Galatians 1:11-12 NIV ... the gospel I preached is Galatians 1:11-12 NIV ... the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. (12) not something that man made up. (12) I did not I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught itreceive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, ; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

Other names have been proposed Other names have been proposed over the years:over the years:

Tertullian suggested BarnabasTertullian suggested Barnabas Luther suggested ApollosLuther suggested Apollos Harnack suggested PriscillaHarnack suggested Priscilla Origen reached the ultimate conclusion, "But Origen reached the ultimate conclusion, "But

who wrote the letter, to be sure, only God who wrote the letter, to be sure, only God knows."knows."

The readers were Jewish Christians The readers were Jewish Christians whom the author knew personallywhom the author knew personally

Hebrews 10:34 NIV You sympathized with Hebrews 10:34 NIV You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.lasting possessions.

Hebrews 13:19 NIV I particularly urge you to Hebrews 13:19 NIV I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.pray so that I may be restored to you soon.

There are implications that it was There are implications that it was written prior to 70 A.D.written prior to 70 A.D.

No mention of the Jerusalem temple destruction & No mention of the Jerusalem temple destruction & priests still offering sacrificespriests still offering sacrifices Hebrews 8:4 NIV If he were on earth, he would not be a Hebrews 8:4 NIV If he were on earth, he would not be a

priest, for there are already men who offer the gifts priest, for there are already men who offer the gifts prescribed by the law.prescribed by the law.

Hebrews 10:11 NIV Day after day every priest stands Hebrews 10:11 NIV Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.sins.

Written prior to 96 A.D. - Clement of RomeWritten prior to 96 A.D. - Clement of Rome

It was written to prevent readers It was written to prevent readers from abandoning their faithfrom abandoning their faith

Hebrews 2:1-3 NIV We must pay more careful Hebrews 2:1-3 NIV We must pay more careful attention ... to what we have heard, so that we attention ... to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. (2) For if the message do not drift away. (2) For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just violation and disobedience received its just punishment, (3) how shall we escape if we punishment, (3) how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. confirmed to us by those who heard him.

To encourage Jewish Christians not To encourage Jewish Christians not to go back to the Old Lawto go back to the Old Law

Hebrews 8:1-2 NIV The point of what we are Hebrews 8:1-2 NIV The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, (2) and who serves in the Majesty in heaven, (2) and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.Lord, not by man.

Hebrews 8:6 NIV But the ministry Jesus has Hebrews 8:6 NIV But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises.one, and it is founded on better promises.

A key concept throughout the book A key concept throughout the book is “better” or “superior”is “better” or “superior”

Hebrews 1:4 NIV So he became as much Hebrews 1:4 NIV So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.inherited is superior to theirs.

Hebrews 7:19 NIV … a better hope is Hebrews 7:19 NIV … a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Hebrews 7:22 NIV … Jesus has become the Hebrews 7:22 NIV … Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.guarantee of a better covenant.

A key concept throughout the book A key concept throughout the book is “better” or “superior”is “better” or “superior”

Hebrews 8:6 NIV But the ministry Jesus has Hebrews 8:6 NIV But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises.one, and it is founded on better promises.

Hebrews 9:23 NIV It was necessary, then, for Hebrews 9:23 NIV It was necessary, then, for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.themselves with better sacrifices than these.

Christ the CenterChrist the Center

Hebrews begins at the center, not at the Hebrews begins at the center, not at the circumference; God has spoken his final message circumference; God has spoken his final message through one who is his Son. through one who is his Son.

Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV In the past God spoke to our Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, (2) but in these last days he has in various ways, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.all things, and through whom he made the universe.

The author does not focus attention The author does not focus attention on his readerson his readers

He does not begin with their problems. He does not begin with their problems. He knows that what they need is ChristHe knows that what they need is Christ

If they can comprehend him and what he has done for If they can comprehend him and what he has done for them, then they can deal with their problems, whatever them, then they can deal with their problems, whatever they are. they are.

Hebrews 3:1 NIV Therefore, holy brothers, who share Hebrews 3:1 NIV Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.apostle and high priest whom we confess.

This was their supreme need. This was their supreme need. It is our need today.It is our need today. The message of Christ is always relevant.The message of Christ is always relevant.

The Focus of Hebrews is on JesusThe Focus of Hebrews is on Jesus

Hebrews 2:9 NIV But we see Jesus, who was made a Hebrews 2:9 NIV But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Hebrews 3:1 NIV Therefore, holy brothers, who Hebrews 3:1 NIV Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Hebrews 12:2 NIV Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Hebrews 12:2 NIV Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Prayer of PraisePrayer of Praise

Hebrews develops two great Hebrews develops two great themes themes

Who Christ is; what Christ does. Who Christ is; what Christ does. Hebrews can be outlined:Hebrews can be outlined:

Chapters 1-6: the word of God—who Christ is. Chapters 1-6: the word of God—who Christ is. Chapters 7-10: the work of God—what Christ Chapters 7-10: the work of God—what Christ

does. does. Chapters 11-13: the word of God—concluding Chapters 11-13: the word of God—concluding

exhortations.exhortations.

Who is this Jesus? He is the Son of Who is this Jesus? He is the Son of God!God!

Greater than the prophetsGreater than the prophets Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV In the past God spoke to our Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV In the past God spoke to our

forefathers through the prophets at many times forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, (2) but in these last days he and in various ways, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.universe.

Greater than the angels Greater than the angels

Hebrews 1:3-8 NIV The Son is the radiance of God's glory Hebrews 1:3-8 NIV The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (4) So he became as much superior to Majesty in heaven. (4) So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. (5) For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are (5) For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father " ? … (7) In my Son; today I have become your Father " ? … (7) In speaking of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, speaking of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire." (8) But about the Son he says, his servants flames of fire." (8) But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.

Greater than MosesGreater than Moses

Hebrews 3:1-6 NIV Therefore, holy brothers, … fix your Hebrews 3:1-6 NIV Therefore, holy brothers, … fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. (2) He was faithful to the one who appointed confess. (2) He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God's house. (3) him, just as Moses was faithful in all God's house. (3) Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. … (5) Moses was faithful as a than the house itself. … (5) Moses was faithful as a servant in all God's house, testifying to what would be servant in all God's house, testifying to what would be said in the future. (6) But Christ is faithful as a son over said in the future. (6) But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.courage and the hope of which we boast.

Greater than JoshuaGreater than Joshua

Hebrews 4:1-10 NIV Therefore, since the promise of Hebrews 4:1-10 NIV Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. (2) For we also you be found to have fallen short of it. (2) For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. (3) Now we who who heard did not combine it with faith. (3) Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, "So I have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, "So I declared on oath in my anger, 'They shall never enter my declared on oath in my anger, 'They shall never enter my rest.'" … (8) For if Joshua had given them rest, God would rest.'" … (8) For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. (9) There not have spoken later about another day. (9) There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; (10) remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; (10) for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his.work, just as God did from his.

Greater than AaronGreater than Aaron

Hebrews 5:1-10 NIV Every high priest is selected from Hebrews 5:1-10 NIV Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. (2) He related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. (2) He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. (3) going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. (3) This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. (4) No one takes this well as for the sins of the people. (4) No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. (5) So Christ also did not take upon himself Aaron was. (5) So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father." (6) "You are my Son; today I have become your Father." (6) And he says in another place, "You are a priest forever, in And he says in another place, "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” …the order of Melchizedek.” …

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What has this Jesus done? He has What has this Jesus done? He has saved us by his own blood!saved us by his own blood!

In chapters 7-10 we see him as High Priest.In chapters 7-10 we see him as High Priest. Hebrews 7:25-27 NIV Hebrews 7:25-27 NIV

(25) Therefore he is able to save completely those (25) Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. … (27) Unlike the other lives to intercede for them. … (27) Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.when he offered himself.


When Christ came as high priest … he went through the When Christ came as high priest … he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made … (12) He did not enter by means of the blood of made … (12) He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. (13) The blood of goats and bulls and the redemption. (13) The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. (14) How much more, then, will the outwardly clean. (14) How much more, then, will the blood of Christ … cleanse our consciences from acts that blood of Christ … cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

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Communion & ContributionCommunion & Contribution

Key Exhortations in HebrewsKey Exhortations in Hebrews

Hebrews 13:22 NIV Brothers, I urge you to bear Hebrews 13:22 NIV Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short letter.only a short letter.

Of the 305 verses in Hebrews, 172 – more than half – Of the 305 verses in Hebrews, 172 – more than half – are exhortations. are exhortations.

Hebrews is the longest sustained exhortation for Hebrews is the longest sustained exhortation for Christians to hold on to their faith and faithfulness.Christians to hold on to their faith and faithfulness.

Exhortation Against DriftingExhortation Against Drifting

Hebrews 2:1-4 NIV We must pay more careful attention, Hebrews 2:1-4 NIV We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. (2) For if the message spoken by angels was away. (2) For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, (3) how shall we escape if we ignore just punishment, (3) how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. (4) God also testified to it by signs, wonders heard him. (4) God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.distributed according to his will.

Exhortation Against DisbelievingExhortation Against Disbelieving

Hebrews 3:12-15 NIV See to it, brothers, that none of Hebrews 3:12-15 NIV See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. (13) But encourage one another from the living God. (13) But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. (14) We have may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. (14) We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. (15) As has just been said: confidence we had at first. (15) As has just been said: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion."hearts as you did in the rebellion."

Exhortation Against DisobedienceExhortation Against Disobedience

Hebrews 4:11-13 NIV Let us, therefore, make every Hebrews 4:11-13 NIV Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. (12) For the following their example of disobedience. (12) For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (13) Nothing in all creation is attitudes of the heart. (13) Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.account.

Exhortation Against DullnessExhortation Against Dullness

Hebrews 5:11-6:3 NIV We have much to say about this, Hebrews 5:11-6:3 NIV We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. (12) In fact, though by this time you ought to be (12) In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! (13) Anyone who lives on milk, being still an solid food! (13) Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. (14) But solid food is for the mature, who righteousness. (14) But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. ...good from evil. ...

Exhortation Against DullnessExhortation Against Dullness

(6:1) Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings (6:1) Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, (2) instruction about death, and of faith in God, (2) instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. (3) And God the dead, and eternal judgment. (3) And God permitting, we will do so. ...permitting, we will do so. ...

Exhortation Against Despising Exhortation Against Despising God’s WordGod’s Word

Hebrews 10:26-31 NIV If we deliberately keep on sinning Hebrews 10:26-31 NIV If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, (27) but only a fearful sacrifice for sins is left, (27) but only a fearful expectation of judgment … (28) Anyone who rejected the expectation of judgment … (28) Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy … (29) How much more law of Moses died without mercy … (29) How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? ... (31) It him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? ... (31) It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Exhortation to Draw Near To GodExhortation to Draw Near To God

Hebrews 10:19-22 NIV Therefore, brothers, since we Hebrews 10:19-22 NIV Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, (20) by a new and living way opened blood of Jesus, (20) by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, (21) and for us through the curtain, that is, his body, (21) and since we have a great priest over the house of God, since we have a great priest over the house of God, (22) let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in (22) let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. bodies washed with pure water.

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