Lord’s Day Message: Hebrews 13
Bible Verses: (ESV)
1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. 4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them. 10 We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. 12 So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. 13 Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. 14 For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. 15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. 19 I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.
20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
22 I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 23 You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. 24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings. 25 Grace be with all of you.
Message Outlines
- General Exhortation for our daily living (1~6)
- Let brotherly love continue
- Show hospitality to strangers (in love)
- Remember those who are in prison and those who are mistreated
- Honour marriage
- Trust in the Lord on financial matters
2. Exhortation regarding serving
- The serving: to lead (7, 17), to speak the word of God (7) and give teachings (9), to keep watch others’ souls and to give an account to the Lord. (17)
- To those who serve us, we need to: remember them, imitate their faith, and consider their outcome of their way of life (7); to obey and submit to them that they can be joyful (17)
- The content of true serving
(1) We can know Jesus Christ unchangeable (8)
(2) Our heart can be strengthened by grace and not be moved away by the ordinances (9)
(3) We can praise God, which is the fruits of our lips (15)
- Do not neglect to do good and to share (16)
- Pray for those who serve us (18)
3. Go out the camp: To suffer and endure for God’s will and His children(10~14)
4. Blessings: God blesses us because He is (20~21)
- God of peace
- The great shepherd by the blood of the eternal covenant
- God who raise up Jesus from the dead
- God who equips us
- God who works in us
Next Topics: Review of Hebrews
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 10/11 Mon. 7:30pm, (7:00pm dinner) Richard Cui’s
Young Professionals Meeting: 11/11 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Sister meeting: 12/11 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting:12/11 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 14/11 Fri. 8:00pm, David’s
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：15/11 Sat. 7:30pm, Shirley’s
Announcements:
- We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today and hope that you can leave your information for us to contact you in the future.
- The church plans to have a gospel meeting of hymns in the morning of December 21. The main topic will be God’s love. We hope many brothers and sisters can begin to prepare.
- For the upcoming summer school break. If any brother or sister has suggestion for a church activity, please contact Brother Richard Chen.
- The topic of next Lord’s Day will be the reviews of the book of Hebrews. We hope some brothers and sisters can prepare the sharing of what you have gained and enjoyed in this book. After this book the topic of the Lord’s Day will be on the gospel of John.
<Reminder>
- During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
- When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts that someone may have food allergy. After the love feast, please remember to bring back your plates.
Intercession:
- May our Lord lead us into a fresh church life after the conference that brothers and sisters can have more vivid gathering and more supporting and building up of each other.
- Pray for the gospel friends among us, especially the young people and our family members, so that our Lord can open their hearts to see God’s salvation and be willing to receive the Lord and become the member in God’s family.
- Pray for the brothers and sisters who are weak in body or spirit. May the Lord care for them and give them grace.
Pray especially for Sister Da-Nan Lu.
- Pray for some brothers and sisters who will attend a church meeting in mainland China on November 17-21. May the Lord open their heart to see His work and bring the encouragement and blessings back to Sydney.
Serving Today: (Nov. 9)
- Sharing: Patrick Li & Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: David Tan & Jason Wang
Serving Bread and Cup: Jack Lee, Richard Cui & Benchu Guo
- Pianist: Chin Tan
- Cleaning: Raymond & Lucy Family, Thomas & Lena, Ferry & Inda Family, Michael & Mandy Family, Yulin & Jessica Family
Serving Next Week: (Nov. 16)
- Sharing: All the saints
- Breaking the Bread: Shanwon Chow & Olsen Yu
Serving Bread and Cup: Steven Wang, Patrick Li & Jason Wang
- Pianist: Hannah Cui
- Cleaning: Bill & Christine Family, Sam & Hannah Family, Winnie, Tina & Flona Jiang, Patrick & Lily Family, Baolin Lei
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