There is nothing more tragic than failing at the final hurdle. But how can we ensure we press on in active discipleship? How can we ensure that we don’t give up but endure to the end? Because it’s not how we begin the Christian life that matters. It’s how we end. Will we hold fast to our confidence? Or will we throw it away?
Introduction: Failing at the final hurdle
Context
4:14-16: Hold fast & draw near
5:1-7:28: A better priesthood
8:1-10:18: A better sacrifice
10:19-39: Hold fast & draw near
1. A rousing exhortation to confident assurance (10:19-25)
a. Basis: Confidence because of Christ’s blood (19-21)
b. Faith: “Let us draw near” (22)
c. Hope: “Let us hold fast (23)
d. Love: “Let us consider” (24-25)
2. A chilling warning against deliberate sin (10:26-31)
a. Persistent and ongoing rejection (26)
b. No more sacrifice for sin (26)
c. Fearful expectation of judgement (27-31)
3. A loving exhortation to faithful endurance (10:32-39)
a. Recall past endurance (32-34)
b. Need for future endurance (35-39)
4. The way to keep going in active discipleship
a. Keep trusting what Christ has done
b. Keep holding fast to what God has promised
c. Keep being committed to gathering with God’s people
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