Entering the 13th and final chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews, our inspired author will begin to tell us about the characteristics of the unshakable kingdom of Christ. The first point that he will make is that it is a kingdom of Love. Therefore, love is a key to the Christian life- love for God and love for His people. The Hebrew Christians, as well as we who receive this letter, must continue in brotherly love.

As we near the end of the final chapter of the Letter to the Hebrews, we notice that our author speaks of the Everlasting Covenant. It is important that we consider this important phrase, and see that it is revealing the wondrous and gracious covenant in the blood of Jesus.

Near the end of the Letter to the Hebrews, the reader is brought to a glorious doxology, which also serves as a benediction and a prayer. It speaks of the glory of our triune God in the salvation of His people. Here is a Gospel doxology to the glory of our great God!

Continuing in the 13th chapter of this great letter, our divinely inspired author reminds the recipients of his need for them to remember him in prayer. It is a good reminder to the church that we should ever be in prayer for one another.

Returning to the 12th chapter of Hebrews, we draw to the end of the chapter's argument. Particularly, we want to see that the author of this Epistle draws our attention to the unshakable kingdom. The Kingdoms of this world are shakable, but the Kingdom of our Lord is perfect in its stability.

As we continue through the lessons of Hebrews 13, we come to the command to obey the leaders that God has placed over the church. In the context of this letter, this refers to the need to heed the instructions of the Pastors who are warning the church that they cannot return to Moses and the law. Still, this command also functions as a constant reminder to the church that God has not left His church without structure.

Continuing through the 12th chapter of the Letter to the Hebrews, our author sets a contrast between two great mountains, representing two great covenants. These Hebrew Christians seem to desire to return to Mount Sinai and the Old Covenant, but our author instructs them that such a move is incompatible with the blessings of the New Covenant and the new, heavenly Jerusalem.

As we continue through Hebrews 13, we see that our inspired author is teaching the Hebrew recipients of this letter that they cannot return to the Old Testament sacrifices. Those old sacrifices are alien to a faith fulfilled in the work of Christ. It is only by trusting in Christ and the atonement that He has offered that one might find reconciliation with God. Having stated this, there is a "sacrifice" that is fitting for God's people...the offering up of thanksgiving and praise to our God!

Continuing through the 12th chapter of this amazing letter, we see the author stressing the importance of the Christian community. He also offers a warning to not be another Esau...someone in the presence of the glories of God's covenant, who only realized what they had despised when it was too late.

Continuing in the 13th chapter of Hebrews, and its look at the unshakable Kingdom into which we are called, we see the theme of God's amazing grace. No one can enter this Kingdom except by that grace, and we are called to live by faith through grace, never trusting in lesser things. Let us go to Jesus!