Hebrews – A Call to Commitment: “Stability in a Shaky World” Hebrews 13:7-16

  • The Main Idea is found in V-8
  • Leaders will change but Christ remains the same: Heb 1:10:12 (Ps. 102:25-27)
  • The quoted psalm is about YHWH; Jesus is God incarnate; the second person in the Trinity. John 1:1
  • It is all about Jesus: 1 Cor. 2:2

Four Steps to Stability in a Shaky World:

1. Remember and Imitate Godly Leaders

  • In Chapter 11, “Hero’s of the Past.”

Two Behaviors to imitate:

1)Their focus on the Word: Acts 20:26-27
2) Their Faith (Trust or walk) 2 Tim 4:6-8

2. Be Strengthened by Grace not Regulations

  • Carried away: Don’t get sidetracked!
  • The gospel is not about food: Rom 14:17
  • Friend of one of my daughters: Mark 7:19
  • What happens outside the camp is significant: Lev 16:27

3. Embrace the Disgrace – Come to the Cross!

  • Moses regarded this disgrace: Heb 11:26
  • Sharing in his sufferings is a common theme: Phil 3:10-11
  • Following Christ means preparing for hardship: Luke 9:23
  • “Here,” we are on shaky ground: Heb. 12:27

4. Sacrifice

  • Worship and sacrifice are synonymous: Rom 12:1

Four ways to sacrifice:

1) Praise: Psalm 54:6
2) Confession: Rom 10:9-10
3) Deeds of Kindness (Empathy) Heb 13:3
4) Gifts: Phil 4:18

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