If Jesus Sat Down, Why Are You Still Trying So Hard?
The Old Testament priests never sat down because the work was never done. Jesus sat down because it was. In this message from Hebrews 10, Andrew Farley exposes the exhausting cycle of repeat confession, progressive forgiveness, and guilt-driven religion; and replaces it with the scandalous truth of the New Covenant. Your sins aren't covered. They're removed. You're not partly sanctified. You're fully set apart. Once for all. Sit down and believe it.
Discussion Questions for Hebrews 10:
- Read verses 5–7. What do these verses reveal about the Father's heart and Jesus' willingness?
- Read verses 8–9. Where do Christians still mix the first covenant with the second, and why is that exhausting?
- Read verse 10. What changes when holiness (sanctification) is a once-for-all gift, not a lifelong achievement project?
- Read verses 11-12. What does standing vs. sitting represent here? Which are you doing? Why?
- Read verse 14. What arises within you when you hear that Jesus made you perfect forever? Objections? Celebration? Why?
- Read verse 15. How does this shape your view of the Holy Spirit's attitude toward you?
- Read verses 16–17. How does "sins remembered no more" change how you view yourself with God?
- Read verse 18. What modern "offerings" do people still bring today when forgiveness is already complete?