Introduction
Jesus is the ultimate example of faithfulness to God, and is an encouragement to believers to remain steadfast.
Questions
1. What did Jesus do for the joy set before him?
v 2 ... Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, ...
2. What does the Lord do to those he loves?
v 6 for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines,
and chastises every son whom he receives.”
3. What will we receive if we serve God with reverence and awe?
v 28 Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,
Summary Points
- v 1 and 2 Jesus is our example
- v 3 to 13 Life can be hard, but God develops us through our experiences
- v 14 to 17 We should try to live good, peaceable lives acceptable to God, unlike Esau who failed to value his birthright and as a consequence lost his blessing
- v 18 to 29 The people and Moses were fearful when God spoke to them on the mountain. Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant. We should heed God's words so that we can serve him acceptably