SERMON NOTES

Because of Jesus we can approach God with confidence

The truth: Jesus is our Great High Priest (4:14)

Exhortation #1: We should hold fast

Exhortation #2: We should approach God confidently

Respond: Take some time this week to approach God, confidently presenting your requests before Him, with thanksgiving.

SERMON NOTES

God invites us into His rest

Rest (4:1-11)

The Living Word (4:12-13)

Reflect and respond: What is the rest that God offers to you? How does your soul long for this rest? How can you respond to the rest that God invites you to?

SERMON NOTES

Today is the day for us to follow Jesus.

Today: A lesson from the past, part 1 (3:7-11)

Today: A lesson from the past, part 2 (3:15-19)

Today: An exhortation for the present (3:12-14)

Respond: This week, take time each day to send someone an encouragement note, cheering them on in their faith journey and thanking them for following Jesus.

SERMON NOTES

We can hold onto Jesus, the faithful Son

Jesus is like Moses

Jesus is Greater than Moses

Our response is to hold firmly

Reflect: What role of Jesus shared in this passage impacted you the most? How does this aspect of Jesus shape your trust, decisions, and struggles in daily life? This week, take 10 minutes to fix your thoughts on Jesuswhether as a faithful servant, your high priest, a caring shepherd, or a close brother. Let this time refocus your heart on Him.

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Jesus is the great pioneer who leads us, His brothers and sisters, into Gods great salvation

2:10: Jesus is the pioneer

2:11-13: Jesus is our brother

2:14-18: Jesus is the destroyer of death

Reflect: How do these three images of Jesus increase your awe of Him? How do they change how you view yourself in light of how Jesus sees you? Choose one of these images to reflect on more this week.

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We Do See Jesus

Hebrews 2:5-9

Jesus is crowned with glory because He suffered death

2:5

2:6-8

2:9

For reflection: How does it encourage you to know that Jesus became human and suffered as we do and on our behalf? How can you see Jesus through the eyes of faith?

SERMON NOTES

Gods salvation requires our careful and constant attention

2:1: An Exhortation

2:2-3a: A Warning

2:3b-4: A Reminder

Questions to consider: Is spiritual drift a problem in my life? If so, how can I refocus on Gods great salvation? What are the reasons for confidence in our salvation?

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Jesus is the eternal authority of the universe

The Sonship of Jesus (1:5)

Jesus is greater than angels (1:6-7)

The eternal reign of Jesus (1:8-14)

For reflection: How does this passage enhance or clarify your picture of Jesus? What implications are there for your life if Jesus is seated on the eternal throne of the universe?

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God speaks

The nature of Jesus

The supremacy of Jesus

For reflection: Read through the entire book of Hebrews in one sitting. What claims are made about the greatness of Jesus? What questions do you have? What do you hope to glean from this study?

SERMON NOTES

Gratitude cements Gods faithfulness in our heartsRespond: Make a note on your phone or in a notebook and list at least one thing everyday this week that you were grateful for. At the end of the week share that list with a friend and then consider continuing the habit.