An analysis of Jesus's priestly ministry in Hebrews 8-9 will move us to stop living in the shadow and take hold of all Jesus has secured for us.

1. The Covenant of Jesus's Priestly Ministry (8:1-13)

2. The Permanent Access of Jesus's Priestly Ministry (9:1-14)

3. The Sacrifice of Jesus's Priestly Ministry (9:15-28)

Since Jesus wants us to come to Him in times of need, we need to let go anything that holds us back. Sometimes letting go is the hardest part.

God wants you to let go because . . .

1. Sometimes what you are holding onto is keeping you from drawing near (7:1–19).

2. When you let go, you realize Jesus is the one holding onto you (7:20–28).

Listen to this message and discover three reasons why you can approach God with confidence even when you feel unworthy.

You can approach God with confidence because . . .

1. Jesus Meets You Where You Are (4:14–16).

2. Jesus Holds an Eternal Priesthood (5:1–6).

3. Jesus Suffered to Save You Forever (5:7–10).

Since God does not want you to miss the opportunity to enter His rest, He gives three realities of His rest to encourage you to decide to enter!

1. Enter by Faith (4:1–5).

2. Endure Through Christ (4:6–11).

3. Conform to the Word (4:12–13).

From Hebrews 3:7-19, you can learn how to overcome spiritual dryness when your faith seems frail. You can keep your faith fresh by remembering three truths.

1. God Still Speaks Today (7–11).

2. Sin's Deception is Gradual (vv. 12–14).

3. Trusting Jesus Ensures Rest (vv. 15–19)

When temptation comes around, believers should look to Jesus and be reminded of the gospel to overcome their desires.

The reasons why believers should look to Jesus when faced with temptations . . .

1. Jesus Clears the Grime of Self-focus (v. 1).

2. Jesus Secures Your Identity (vv. 2–6a).

3. Jesus Provides Reason for Boasting (v. 6b).

God wants you to be amazed by Jesus's work of salvation to overcome the subtle tendency to slip into spiritual neglect. Click play and get ready for three amazing truths about Jesus to encourage you not to neglect Jesus and this great salvation.

Don't neglect this salvation because . . .

1. Jesus is the King We Long For (2:5-9).
2. Jesus is the Pioneer We Need (2:10-13).
3. Jesus is the Liberating Priest (2:14-18).

To the Listener: Thank you for listening. I believe in the power of the Word of God to transform lives. With this in mind, I am committed to preaching God's Word without apologies or compromise. Therefore, I trust the Lord to remind you of how awesome Jesus is with this message. Do not neglect this salvation. If you have never surrendered to Jesus as Lord, stop putting it off. Place your trust in Jesus alone to be saved. Like and subscribe to be notified when new contents available. Be encourage!

Grace and Peace,

Russell K. Zwerner, PhD

Hebrews 2:1–5

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