HEBREWS , Sarah Barry
HE WHO PROMISED IS FAITHFUL
Passage: Hebrews 10:19~25  
Key verse: 23
A Call to Persevere in Faith
19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence(A) to enter the Most Holy Place(B) by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way(C) opened for us through the curtain,(D) that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest(E) over the house of God,(F) 22 let us draw near to God(G) with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,(H) having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience(I) and having our bodies washed with pure water.(J) 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope(K) we profess,(L) for he who promised is faithful.(M) 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,(N) 25 not giving up meeting together,(O) as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another(P)—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.(Q)
Cross references
- Hebrews 10:19 : S Eph 3:12
- Hebrews 10:19 : Lev 16:2; Eph 2:18; Heb 9:8, 12, 25
- Hebrews 10:20 : Heb 9:8
- Hebrews 10:20 : Heb 6:19; 9:3
- Hebrews 10:21 : S Heb 2:17
- Hebrews 10:21 : S Heb 3:6
- Hebrews 10:22 : ver 1; S Heb 7:19
- Hebrews 10:22 : Eph 3:12
- Hebrews 10:22 : Eze 36:25; Heb 9:14; 12:24; 1Pe 1:2
- Hebrews 10:22 : S Ac 22:16
- Hebrews 10:23 : S Heb 3:6
- Hebrews 10:23 : S Heb 3:1
- Hebrews 10:23 : S 1Co 1:9
- Hebrews 10:24 : S Tit 2:14
- Hebrews 10:25 : Ac 2:42
- Hebrews 10:25 : Heb 3:13
- Hebrews 10:25 : S 1Co 3:13
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1. Hold unswervingly to hope (19-23)
Jesus opened for us a new and living way to God. His blood cleanses us from all sin. Because of this, we have confidence, by faith, to draw near to the Holy God. We believe God's promises because he is faithful. He promises forgiveness, eternal life and his kingdom. His promises give us a sure hope. Let us hold unswervingly to this hope we profess.
2. Let us encourage one another (24-25)
Christians can't live irresponsible lives. Because Jesus loved us, we must love one another. We are responsible for our influence on others. We must not give bad influence--but this is not enough. We must spur one another on toward love and good deeds. A spur is not pleasant to a horse, but it is necessary to make him move. We must meet together for prayer and worship and Bible study. Christians who think that their absence or presence doesn't make any difference are wrong. Everybody counts.
Prayer: Lord, I don't like to interfere with others. Forgive my selfishness and help me to encourage others.
One Word: Be faithful, for God is faithful