Part 3-Greater Advocate

Convinced of Greater Things

January 21, 2018

Please turn in your Bible to Hebrews 6:9-20

“…we are confident of better things concerning you…”

Hebrews 6:9b

3 Encouraging words.

V 9-12: Expressed Confidence: You will remain steadfast.

V 13-17: Confident Expectation: Your patient endurance will be rewarded

V 18-20: Confirmation of Promise: God doesn’t tell lies; let that feed your hope

V 9-12: Expressed Confidence: You will remain steadfast

Encouragement 1 (V 9): We are confident of better things for you

Encouragement 2 (V 10): God will not forget your fruit

Exhortation 1 (V 11): Keep it up

Exhortation 2 (V 12a): Don’t get sluggish about your spiritual growth

Exhortation 3 (V 12b): Know who you’re imitating

“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Matthew 4:19b

“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.

1Corinthians 11:1 NKJV

2: (13-17) Confident Expectation: Your wait will be rewarded

Hope: God delivers on His promises

3: (18-20) Confirmation of Promise: God can’t lie

What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?