When the words of our mouth agree with the Word of God, we enlist the ministry of Jesus as the High Priest of our confession. But then we are encouraged to hold fast our confession without wavering. Why would we need to “hold fast”? Because He who promised is faithful.

Derek Prince points out in today’s message that the Most Holy Place relates to the tabernacle in the wilderness. It is the place of God’s throne. So when we draw near to the Most Holy Place we are actually drawing near to God Himself. In fact, we are invited to take our place with Christ on the throne. Listen as Derek explains . . .

Today Derek Prince points out the tremendous importance of pressing on to maturity in the Christian life. There are no other alternatives. It is wrong to believe that we can somehow “arrive” and then just sit back and relax. Take this fifth resolution to heart to continue along the path of the righteous.

The significance of the twelve “Let us” statements given in the book of Hebrews is that they are not given in random order. First we find “let us fear,” second is “let us be diligent,” third is “let us hold fast our confession.” Now we come to number four: “Let us draw near to the throne of grace.” Derek explains . . .

The word confession is described by Derek as meaning “saying the same thing as God has said in His Word.” We make the words of our mouth agree with what God has said in His Word. And not only do we say it, but we say it boldly.

The Israelites were led by God through the wilderness to the promised destination: to enter God’s rest. But most of them did not make it. Their carcasses fell because of unbelief and disobedience. The experiences of Israel are set as a pattern for us—to maintain diligence in seeking to hear and obey the voice of God.

During this week and the two following weeks, Derek uncovers twelve “Let us” statements out of the book of Hebrews. The first of these, “Let us fear,” might be considered a startling one. But the reason for it is connected to the fact that this book was written to the Jewish believers. Listen as Derek brings forth those points.

Hebrew believers had a different background than other New Testament believers. The epistle to the Hebrews is specifically and primarily addressed to believers from a Jewish background. That background gave them many advantages and many special privileges, which were not enjoyed by the Gentiles or the pagans from other nations and backgrounds. Listen today as Derek brings this to light.

The beginning of the New Year brings a desire to change—it’s a kind of new start. But let’s not make changes that only last through the first week. Let us resolve to make lasting changes. Remember that resolutions determine attitudes; attitudes determine approach and approach determines the outcome.

Today Derek finishes this study on the topic of love by using the active definition and command Jesus gave to His disciples. “Love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” By this we know that we are to prefer others before ourselves. This is love taking on flesh.