Hebrews – A Call to Commitment:

                                 “Accepting God’s Discipline”
                                             Hebrews 12:4-13

 Intro:  Ten times in 10 verses he uses a form of the word “Discipline.”

• Christians are linked in the Lords struggle. Hebrews 12:3 
• Jesus shed his blood for us; are we willing shed their blood for Him?

     Three Keys to Accepting God’s Discipline:

1.           Biblical Perspective

•  The Bible is a navigation tool: We are pilgrims
• Two reactions to Discipline:

      a)      We are indifferent to it; we are not taking it seriously.

      b)      We are overwhelmed; thus we loose heart.

•   He does not want them to “lose heart.”
• So he goes to the Word! Proverb 3:11-12
• Discipline has to do with instruction, correction, training; it is used in context of raising children
• What if you get away with sin?  Rom 1:21-25

2          God’s Purpose

• God’s discipline is perfect.
• His goal: Spiritual Maturity and preparation for eternal life.
• Discipline or pruning Hurts, but it produces a great harvest: John 15:1-2
• Persecution is a blessing: Mt. 5:10-12 

 

3.         Our Response

•  He alludes to Isaiah 35:3-4
• Take the information and shake it off.
• Level paths: Lead the way!  Be the example.
• Sheep follow; show the weak the way.
• Lead the way: Proverb 4:25-27

 

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