Hebrews – A Call to Commitment:

                               “Stability in a Shaky World”
                                            Hebrews 13:7-16

•  The Main Idea is found in V-8
• Leaders will change but Christ remains the same: Heb 1:10:12 (Ps. 102:25-27) 
• The quoted psalm is about YHWH; Jesus is God incarnate; the second person in the Trinity.  John 1:1
• It is all about Jesus: 1 Cor. 2:2

            Four Steps to Stability in a Shaky World:

1.        Remember and Imitate Godly Leaders

•   In Chapter 11, “Hero’s of the Past.” 

            Two Behaviors to  imitate:

           1)    Their focus on the Word: Acts 20:26-27
           2)   Their Faith (Trust or walk) 2 Tim 4:6-8

 

2.         Be Strengthened by Grace not Regulations

•  Carried away: Don’t get sidetracked!
• The gospel is not about food: Rom 14:17
• Friend of one of my daughters: Mark 7:19
• What happens outside the camp is significant: Lev 16:27

 

3.         Embrace the Disgrace – Come to the Cross!

•  Moses regarded this disgrace: Heb 11:26
• Sharing in his sufferings is a common theme: Phil 3:10-11
• Following Christ means preparing for hardship: Luke 9:23
•  “Here,” we are on shaky ground: Heb. 12:27

 

4.         Sacrifice

•  Worship and sacrifice are synonymous: Rom 12:1

            Four ways to sacrifice:

           1)   Praise: Psalm 54:6
           2)   Confession: Rom 10:9-10
           3)   Deeds of Kindness (Empathy)  Heb 13:3
           4)   Gifts:  Phil 4:18

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