Hebrews – A Call to Commitment: “Accepting God’s Discipline” Hebrews 12:4-13
Intro: Ten times in 10 verses he uses a form of the word “Discipline.”
- Christians are linked in the Lords struggle. Hebrews 12:3
- Jesus shed his blood for us; are we willing shed their blood for Him?
Three Keys to Accepting God’s Discipline:
1. Biblical Perspective
- The Bible is a navigation tool: We are pilgrims
- Two reactions to Discipline:
a) We are indifferent to it; we are not taking it seriously.
b) We are overwhelmed; thus we loose heart.
- He does not want them to “lose heart.”
- So he goes to the Word! Proverb 3:11-12
- Discipline has to do with instruction, correction, training; it is used in context of raising children
- What if you get away with sin? Rom 1:21-25
2 God’s Purpose
- God’s discipline is perfect.
- His goal: Spiritual Maturity and preparation for eternal life.
- Discipline or pruning Hurts, but it produces a great harvest: John 15:1-2
- Persecution is a blessing: Mt. 5:10-12
3. Our Response
- He alludes to Isaiah 35:3-4
- Take the information and shake it off.
- Level paths: Lead the way! Be the example.
- Sheep follow; show the weak the way.
- Lead the way: Proverb 4:25-27
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