Things we should never forget – Dr David Petts

Notes:

Hebrews 13:1-21 Things we should never forget

Introduction

Why Hebrews was written

Main theme: BETTER. For example read 12:18-24. More later

Now, in the final chapter, the writer wants to emphasise things that Christians should never

forget. Vv. 2, 3, 7, 16.

A DON’T FORGET WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU

V12 Jesus has died for us (as a sin offering v 11), to make us holy, fit for heaven

V9 This is by his grace, not by religious ceremony. What we have is BETTER. We

have:

A better sacrifice (9:23), a better covenant (8:6), better promises (8:6), a

better hope (7:19), a better country (11:16), and better and lasting

possessions (10:34).

B WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU

VV 15-16 To offer sacrifices of praise, confessing his name, doing good (to strangers

[2], to sufferers [3], to spouses [4])

Vv 7+17-19 To remember your leaders – imitate them (7), obey them (17), pray for

them (18-19)

V5 To be content with what you have

C WHAT GOD HAS PROMISED YOU

V 5 He will never leave you

V6 He will help you

V 14 Your heavenly home is waiting for you

D WHO JESUS IS

V 8 The same – his love, his compassion etc.

V 20 He is the risen Christ

He is the great shepherd

Our equipper

Worthy of glory for ever and ever

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