Hang with Jesus Part 2 / Hebrews
The Issue = Persecution - the Jews were turning back to Judaism
The Concern = Turning Away
The Reasons = Jesus is better/greater
Jesus is Greater than the Prophets - Hebrews 1:1-3
Jesus is Greater than the Angels - Hebrews 1:4
Jesus is Greater than Moses - Hebrews 3:1-6
Jesus is Greater than the Priesthood - Hebrews 4:14, 5:1-6
Jesus is Greater than Abraham - Hebrews 7:4-7
Jesus establishes a Greater Covenant - Hebrews 7:22
Jesus Ministers in a Greater Tabernacle - Hebrews 9:11
Jesus Offers a Greater Sacrifice - Hebrews 9:14-23
Jesus comes from a Greater Sinai - Hebrews 12:18-24
Hebrews 10:19-24
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
The Message = Therefore, Let us
1. Draw Near
2. Hold Fast - Don't give up
3. Spur Others - encourage one another
What it requires to "HOLD FAST"
1. Faith - Hebrews 11 - Hall of Faith filled people - By Faith Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us
2. Partners Hebrews 12:1A
3. Repentance Hebrews 12:1B
4. Endurance Hebrews 12:1C
5. Inspiration Hebrews 12:2 -looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God
Hold Fast - Jesus is better!!
