“LET US”
Hebrews 10:19-25
NTRODUCTION:
A.New Testament Epistles written in two parts:
1. Doctrinal foundation of truth; Titus 2:1
2. A practical application; James 1:22
B. The Hebrew letter demonstrates that Christ is worthy of our faith:
1. He is a “greater spokesman” than the prophets; Hebrews 1:1-2
2. He is a “greater lawgiver” than Moses; Hebrews 12:18-24
3. He is a “greater rest-provider” than Joshua; Hebrews 4:1
4. He is a “greater high priest” than Aaron; Hebrews 7:22-28
C. “Therefore” of Hebrews 10:19 is based on these arguments
D. The exhortation “Let Us” is used 234 times in scripture;
I. “LET US DRAW NEAR”: Hebrews 10:22
A. Lesson based on tabernacle or temple worship:
1. The “holy place”: a type of the church; Hebrews 10:19
2. The “most holy place”: a type of heaven
B. Christians have entered “the holy place”; Hebrews 10:19
1. Through the blood; Acts 20:28
2. Obedience and forgiveness; Acts 2:47; Galatians 3:27
C. The holy place of 10:19 is called the house of God: Hebrews 10:21
1. The Church; I Timothy 3:15
2. We have access to God through Christ; James 4:8
D. Requirements given; John 8:32; Matthew 5:8; Acts 22:16
II. “LET US HOLD FAST”: Hebrews 10:23
A.ASV = “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope”
B.Eternal expectation; Hebrews 5:1-2; 2:1
C.Some were turning their backs on Christ; Hebrews 10:26-29
D.The warning: “Let us hold fast”
III. “LET US CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER”: Hebrews 10:24
A.“Provoke” = “to arouse; excite; to call to action”; Hebrews 5:12-14
B.Christians need to be provoked (called to action) to:
1. Love; I John 5:3; John 14:15; I Peter 1:22-23
2. Good works; Titus 2:14; Matthew 5:13-16
CONCLUSION:
A.“Let us” Hebrews 10:22-25
B.Three powerful and practical exhortations which CAN and MUST be done
