It is difficult to view correction as encouragement. In this passage, the author of Hebrews encourages the reader to take heart in the discipline of the Lord and run the race together.
Divine discipline is not the same as divine punishment. Divine punishment is the condemnation of His enemies. Whereas, Divine discipline is the evidence of God’s love for His children.
What should be our response to the race of endurance we run in Christ? The author of Hebrews, after making a list of those that operated by faith, calls the readers to action.
Our destination determines our direction and action, and our direction and action give evidence of our destination. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph are examples of the role that faith plays in everyday life.
At the end of the fourth warning, the author of Hebrews encourages the readers with his belief in their faith. This encouragement is then met with a chapter focusing on the subject of faith. What does faith look like as it is working? This epis
In this lesson, we look at the fourth warning passage in the book of Hebrews. We are to draw near to God, hold fast to the truth of the New Covenant, and consider how to provoke one another to godliness. These truths imply a reality that keeps
Jesus Christ is the Great High Priest that offered the perfect sacrifice, himself. Through him, we are made holy, and we are being made holy. These truths have implications for us. In this lesson, we look at two truths that should lead to three
What is the implication of a perfect priest offering a perfect sacrifice? In this passage, the author of Hebrews states two truths: we are made holy, and we are being made holy.
Jesus Christ, the better sacrificer and the better sacrifice, offers a better covenant.The new covenant is one with unlimited and intimate access to God, complete cleansing from sin, and eternal atonement.
It is easy for us to know about God. Scientists, philosophers, and people throughout time have acknowledged that a God exists. There are those who sit in church every Sunday and possess a lot of knowledge about God. However, knowing about God a
Why do we carry out the ordinance of baptism? More importantly, what does it mean? This week, we look at the model and command of Jesus as appealed to by Paul in Romans 6.
Why do we participate in Baptism and the Lord's Supper? This week, we look at the Scriptural foundation for the practice of the Lord's Supper and the attitude which we should have when we participate in this ordinance.
What is it that robs us of our Joy in Christ? In his letter to Christians scattered throughout the land, James begins his letter with an explanation of joy that is contrary to the cultural understanding.
In comparing the Old Covenant to the New, the author of Hebrews utilizes the prophecy of Jeremiah. Since God promised something better in the Old Testament, there are grounds for the argument that Jesus' work is better than what the Mosaic Cove
The author of Hebrews has made the case that Jesus is the Great High Priest, but what does that mean for us? How does the reality of his priestly role affect our battle with sin?
After a couple of mentions in the Book of Hebrews, the author finally begins to focus his attention on Melchizedek. A priest and king of mystery that is only mentioned in Scripture in two other places, we may miss the point of the text by wanti
How do we handle difficult passages in Scripture? In studying today's passage, there are multiple opinions on who it applies to and what it means for believers. The third warning passage in Hebrews has a graver consequence than the previous two