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Hebrews 13:10-16 – Let Us Go Out Bearing His Reproach! Seeing Christ as the Fulfillment of the Old Testament and Living in Light of That Truth. I. Introduction: The Call to Perseverance. II. Jesus is Our Superior Altar. III. The Sacrifice Outside the Camp. IV. Our Response: Let Us Go Out to Him!

COMMUNION OF THE SAINTS "Communion of the Saints," Paragraph 1, LBCF, WCF and SDF: "All saints that are united to Jesus Christ, their Head, by His Spirit, and faith, although they are not made thereby one person with Him, have fellowship in His graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory;1 and, being united to one another in love, they have communion in each others gifts and graces,2 and are obliged to the performance of such duties, public and private, in an orderly way, as do conduce to their mutual good, both in the inward and outward man."3 I. FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRIST: A. Our Fellowship is with God- 1 John 1:3. B. His Fullness received- John 1:16. C. Our Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory- Phil. 3:10. D. Our Fellowship in His Death is Fellowship in His New Life- Rom. 6:5-6. II. FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST TOGETHER: A. Together Iron Sharpens Iron- Eph. 4:15-16. B. Together we Benefit from the Spirit's Working in each of us- 1 Cor. 12:7. C. Together our glory is in Christ- 1 Cor. 3:21-23. III. FELLOWSHIP FOR OUR MUTUAL BENEFITS: A. Our Mutual Support- 1 Thess. 5:11,14. B. Our Mutual Comfort- Rom. 1:12. C. Our Mutual Love- 1 John 3:17-18. D. Our Mutual Good- Gal. 6:10.

Jesus instructs us in balancing wisdom and tenderness. I. Reality of Conflict A. Sheep—smelly; dumb; vulnerable; innocent B. Wolves—ferocious/vicious; hungry; threat to the sheep II. Serpents A. Snakes—often venomous; crafty and cunning B. Why this figure? 1. Because of the danger: "therefore" 2. Because of the wisdom that is necessary C. Children of this world are wiser than the children of light D. In practical terms 1. Be aware of the people with whom you are dealing 2. Be aware of the situation 3. Figure out how to navigate a matter 4. Be willing to take a hard stance if necessary III. Doves A. Gentle; soft; quiet; symbol of peace B. Qualities—gentleness; humility; meekness; respectful Observations A. Jesus' words come in a gospel context B. Craftiness coupled with meekness is to promote the gospel C. It also is to portray the gospel Application A. Don't be fooled by false ideas of love, grace, and kindness B. Rely upon Christ alone by faith alone to be humble and gentle

Rejected light always brings more darkness. How about YOU??? Are YOU spiritually blind??? This message will help you examine your heart in this area.