Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Scripture reading: Hebrews 4:14-16 “Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵ For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶ Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Summer in Hebrews #2: Hold Fast

Text: Hebrews 1:5-14; 2:1-4

Why settle for #2 when you can have #1?

Hebrews 1:5-14—Jesus is superior to angels.

            Verse 4—A more excellent name.

            Angels are created beings. Jesus has been eternally self-existent.

            John 1:1-4—

Seven Old Testament Quotes in Hebrews 1:5-14—Psalm 2; 2 Samuel 23; Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalm 104:4; Psalm 45:6-7; Psalm 102: 25-27; Psalm 110.

The purpose of the book of Hebrews: Hebrews 13:22 “And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation [encouragement], for I have written to you in few words.”

The book of Hebrews contains 5 warnings (encouragements): 2:1-4; 3:7-4:13; 5:11-6:20; 10:19-39; & 12:25-29.

First Warning: 2:1-4. “Don’t drift away from the word.”

Verse 3—If rejecting the Law carried penalties, how much more so does rejecting salvation through Jesus?

Drifting away—

Ephesians 4:20-23—Putting Off & Putting On.

Our sinful nature is described in Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT)–

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)–