From the Jesus is Greater series - The Hebrews needed a wake-up call because they had become dull of hearing. The author gave them a good scolding, a stern warning, and then a kind word of reassurance.
From the Jesus is Greater series - We can have rest in God because we have a qualified advocate in Christ. He is favored by God, sympathetic with us, and effective in saving us from our sins.
From the Jesus is Greater series - Our kind and gracious Father in heaven will hold us fast, safe and secure through our diligent pursuit of complete rest in Him.
From the Jesus is Greater series - The remedy for a heart of fear and doubt is to consider the faithfulness of Jesus as the mediator, builder, and ruler of the household of God.
From the Jesus is Greater series - The incarnation of Christ was absolutely essential in order for him to defeat death for us, become our high priest, and help us when we face temptation.
From the Jesus is Greater series - Jesus became the trailblazer of our faith by suffering and dying in our place. Through this redemption, we become his brothers and sisters, adopted into the family God.
From the Jesus is Greater series - We must pay attention to Christ because the consequences of neglect are severe and we have been given His sure and reliable word of salvation.
From the Jesus is Greater series - Jesus stands alone in his nature, position, authority, steadfastness, and dominion. Therefore, Christians should regard angels rightly, beware of spiritual novelty, and anchor in God’s word.