Jesus is greater at life transformation. We know this by seeing how He is shown as greater than Moses in Hebrews 3:1-6.He has a greater identity. (v. 1-2)He has a greater ministry. (v. 3-5)He has a greater house. (v. 3, 5-6)

Because Jesus is greater at transformation, we can partake in the transformed Christian life by faith when we observe and obey three sections of Hebrews 3:7-19.

1. A familiar illustration. (v.7-11)

2. A practical application. (v.12-14)

3. An urgent summary. (v.7, 13, 15-19)

You can experience transformation through the rest that only God can give. Here are three keys to experiencing God’s rest. You need to know what God’s rest is. You need to know how to access God’s rest. You need to pursue God’s rest.

The Word of God is essential in bringing us into God’s rest and transforming us because it is the only resource that can accurately embody these three descriptions.

1. The Word of God is transforming because it is alive. v. 9-12

2. The Word of God is transforming because it is powerful. v. 12

3. The Word of God is transforming because it is discerning. v. 12-13

You should use your access to God every day through Jesus Christ. You should do this because Jesus Christ gives us incredible access to God for three reasons.Keywords: ReasonsPoints:

1. His position.

2. His perfection.

3. His provision.

Jesus Christ gives us incredible access to God because He has greater qualifications for the job than anyone that ever existed. Let’s examine the text and see the Earthly High Priest compared and contrasted to our heavenly High Priest, Jesus Christ.

1. The Earthly High Priest (v.1-4)

   • His Appointment. (verse 1 and verse 4)

   • His Assignment. (verse 1-3)

2. The Heavenly Hight Priest (v.5-10)

   • His Selection. (v.6, 10)

   • His Suffering. (v.7-9)

To pursue spiritual maturity passionately and effectively we must take these four steps.

1. We must accept our unattained goal. (v.12, 14, 6:3)

2. We must assess our current condition. (v.11-12)

3. We must consume the necessary nutrition. (v.13-14)

4. We must exercise the right discernment. (v.14)

We must respond to the call to spiritual maturity by understanding what this spiritual maturity looks like. Here are four truths about Spiritual Maturity that will help us to think rightly about the progress that God is calling us to.

1. This progress is about leaving spiritual immaturity. (5:11-6:3)

2. This progress does not affect salvation. (6:4-6)

3. This progress results in fruitfulness. (6:7-10)

4. This progress demands diligent effort.(6:11-12)

Living in the light of the person and promises of God gives us the ability to live with assurance for 4 reasons.1. Because of God’s record of promise keeping. (v. 11-15)2. Because God's character is unchanging. (v.16-17)3. Because God's promise is made to us. (v.19a)4. Because God's Son is representing us. (v.19b-20)

We can better understand and respond to Jesus as our Greater High Priest after answering these three questions:Question #1- Who was Melchisedec? (v.1-3; Genesis 13:8-11, 14:14-21)Question #2- What is the significance of Melchisedec’s titles? (v.2)Question #3- What is the significance of Melchisedec’s tithes? (v.3-10)