Lord’s Day Message: Hebrews Review
Bible Verses: (ESV)
- God’s speaking, Christ’s being and works
1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, (1:1-3)
- The superiority of Christ and its accomplished salvation
- Better than the angles (1:4)
- More honour than Moses (3:1-6)
- A great high priest passed through the heavens
14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. … 17 Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (2:14-15, 17-18)
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (4:14-16)
- A high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek
20 where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. (6:20)
25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. (7:25)
- Mediator for the better covenant and the content of the new covenant
6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. … 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 11 And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” (8:6, 10-12)
- A better serving to make us serve the living God
11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) … 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. (9:11, 14)
- Words of warning and encouraging to make salvation applicable
1 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. … 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? (2:1, 3a)
12 Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. (3:12-14)
1 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, … (6:1a)
19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (10:19-25)
- The testimonies of faith and its living
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (11:1)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (12:1-2)
10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (12:10-11)
1 Let brotherly love continue. (13:1)
- The conclusion with blessings
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. (13:20-21)
Next Topics: Gospel of John
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 17/11 Mon., cancelled
Young Professionals Meeting: 18/11 Tue., cancelled
Sister meeting: 19/11 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting:19/11 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 21/11 Fri., cancelled
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：22/11 Sat. 7:30pm, Olsen & Likun’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.
- From next week onwards the message on the Lord’s Day will be on the gospel of John. We hope every saint can pursue and preach God’s words together.
<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:
- 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.
- Next week from 17 to 21 there are five brothers and sisters who will visit China. May God bless their journey that they may bring back blessings from the fellowship with other churches.
Serving Today: (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
Serving Next Week: (Nov. 23)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Yulin Wang & Patrick Li
Serving Bread and Cup: Sean Dong, Paul Yang & Thomas Wu
- Pianist: Ching Tan
- Cleaning: Bill & Christine Family, Sam & Hannah Family, Winnie, Tina & Flona Jiang, Patrick & Lily Family, Baolin Lei
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