Hebrews
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Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety C Superior Prayer, Text:13:18-25 Title: Prayer: A Difficult and Dangerous Duty Introduction: In his concluding remarks the author of Hebrews imparts news and greetings but most importantly he pleads for prayer. In verse 18-21 he asks for prayer, and he prays for the people to whom he has written,…
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Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety B Superior Portion Text: 13:7-17 Part II, Christ Crucified Our Altar Introduction: We are looking today in Part II at verses 9-16. We treasure Reformation heritage of salvation by Grace through Faith. Yet many do not enjoy the freedom and blessing of the grace of God. I remember seeing…
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Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety B Superior Portion, Part I Text:13:7,8 and 17 Title: Leading in Love Introduction: I have divided this portion, Hebrews 13:7-17 into two parts. Next week at Communion we will be looking at verses 9-16. Today we contemplate verses 7,8 and 17, Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of…
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Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety A Superior Persuasion Text:13:1-6 Title: Encourage One Another Introduction: 37 years ago as a young Pastor in Burlington New Jersey, fresh out of Seminary, I met a middle-aged man who was addicted to alcohol, homeless and in need of assistance. As I became acquainted I was amazed at his…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges E Superior Place Text:12:18-29 Title: Shelter or Strife Introduction: Have you ever asked, “What have I gotten myself into?” I am certain that the Jewish Christians to whom this letter is addressed were asking that question. No sooner had they accepted Jesus as their Messiah than they were subjected…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges D Superior Perspective Text: 12:1-17 Title: Run or Else Introduction: John MacArthur calls this passage “Run for your life.” Unfortunately most people view the Christian life itself as some kind of medal or trophy. They act as if salvation through Jesus Christ was like a Super Bowl ring given…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges C Superior Participation, Conclusion, Text: 11:32-40 Title: The Triple Reward of Faith Introduction: An active faith is the instrument of God’s grace to save us and preserve us. We have seen this illustrated in the definition of faith in verses 1-3, in the faith of the Old World in…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges C Superior Participation, Faith of the Overthrow and Occupation Text: 11:23-31 Title: Faith and Acceptance Introduction In Hebrews 11 we have been studying faith. We have seen that faith is a capacity of the human mind which by itself is no better than reasoning or imagination. It has no…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges C Superior Participation, The Faith of The Originators, Text: 11:8-22 Title: Abraham’s Children? Introduction: In this chapter we have seen faith in general as the key to life. We have seen faith in the old pre-flood world as the essential ingredient in true worship and service. Today we look…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges C Superior Participation, The Faith of The Old World, Text:11:4-7 Title: Dimensions of Faith Introduction: The long list of Old Testament examples in Hebrews 11 is a lesson in the necessity for faith. The original Jewish Christian readers were tempted to defect from Christ. If they went back to…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges C Superior Participation, Text:11:1-3 Title: Faith Is The Key Introduction: The Saints’ Hall of Fame,” “The Heroes of Faith,” “The Honor Roll of the Old Testament Saints,” “The Westminster Abbey of Scripture,” and “The Faith Chapter.” These are some of the names that have been given to this chapter.…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges B Superior Profession, Text:10:19-39 Title: What Is a Good Confession? Introduction: The whole issue here is about perseverance. In particular those who have made a genuine profession always persevere. This unswerving allegiance to Christ should not be taken for granted. It requires the utmost diligence. This section of the…
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Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges A Superior Purification 10:1-18 Title: The Reading of the Will Introduction: The discussion of Jesus Christ as our great high priest continues, but the emphasis in this section is on the superior privileges enjoyed by believers since he came. This section contrasts the provisional nature of the lawful sacrifices…
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Series on Hebrews IV Superior Provision C Superior Passion, Text: Hebrews 9:16-28 Title: A Covenant Sealed Introduction: Presbyterians are always talking about God’s covenant with man. What is a covenant? Most of us are involved in covenants throughout our lives. Marriage is a covenant. If you have ever written a will or purchased a house…
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Series on Hebrews IV Superior Provision B Superior Prototype, Text: Hebrews 9:1-15 Title: The Cleansed Conscience Introduction: The author of Hebrews last spoke of God’s covenant fulfilled in Christ. Now he speaks of the believer’s conscience being cleansed. If it is foolish to turn back from Christ because he is the fulfillment of the Jewish…
