Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus
Jesus (who he is or what he did) is better than: angels, Moses, human high priests, sin, the Old Covenant. Because Christ is superior to all these things, it is infinitely worth it to keep following him, by faith. The stakes are really high; Hebrews contains famous “warning passages” that remind readers that persevering in the faith is not something to be taken for granted. Hebrews speaks to us today because, though the specifics are different, life in our modern world makes it tougher and tougher to keep following him. Like the first century Hebrews, we need to remember again and again that Jesus is better, and it’s infinitely worth it to keep following him.
Big Idea: Remember, obey, and pray for your leaders
- Remember (vv. 7-16)
- Obey (vv. 17)
- Pray (vv. 18-25)
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- Love
- Spouse
- Stuff
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- Come to the right mountain
- Listen to the warning
- God’s kingdom remains
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His Discipline is good
His Discipline is for our holiness
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Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Hebrews: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, by Thomas Schreiner
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible
How do I know if I am being disciplined by God, by John Piper
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- Lay aside every weight
- Run with endurance
- Look to Jesus
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Big Idea: Trust God’s Promises
- When you don’t understand them
- When you face obstacles
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- What is faith?
- What does faith look like?
- What does faith look for?
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Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
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- Deliberate sin risks judgement
- Endure in obedience and faith
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Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
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Jesus’s Sacrifice is Sufficient
- What is the sacrifice?
- How then should we live?
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Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Hebrews: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, by Thomas Schreiner
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- After death is an inheritance
- Jesus died for us
- Jesus will come for us
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Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
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- What can’t cleanse your conscience?
- How does Christ cleanse your conscience?
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Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
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- Jesus is the great high priest
- The new covenant is better
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Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
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Jesus is a high priest after the order of Melchizedek
- Melchizadek was/is great
- Jesus is like Melchizadek
- Anchor to Jesus
Citylight Delco | November 19, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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The Epistle to the Hebrews, by FF Bruce
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, by John Calvin
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Trust in God’s Promise
- What is the promise?
- Why can we trust the promise?
- What does this mean for us?
Citylight Delco | November 12, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
Resources:
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Hebrews: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, by Thomas Schreiner
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Big Idea: Strive to Move Towards Maturity
- Our shame
- A warning
- Encouragement
Citylight Delco | November 5, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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Big Idea: Jesus is our better High Priest
- He is more humble
- He is more sympathetic
- He is eternal
Citylight Delco | October 29, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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- Because you have a great high priest
- Because your high priest sympathizes
- Draw near to the throne of grace
Citylight Delco | October 22, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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The Epistle to the Hebrews, by FF Bruce
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, by John Calvin
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Big Idea: Strive to enter God’s rest
- It is not simply those who hear, but those who believe, who enter it (1-10)
- God knows whether you believe (11-13)
Citylight Delco | October 15, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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The Epistle to the Hebrews, by FF Bruce
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, by John Calvin
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- Learn from the Israelites
- Encourage one another
Citylight Delco | October 8, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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The Epistle to the Hebrews, by FF Bruce
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, by John Calvin
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- He is more worthy than Moses
- He is a son, not a servant
- Therefore, hold fast and boast
Citylight Delco | October 1, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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The Epistle to the Hebrews, by FF Bruce
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, by John Calvin
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Behold Jesus, The Founder of Our Salvation
- He became lower than angels to restore our destiny
- He tasted death to bring many sons to glory
Citylight Delco | September 24, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
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Hebrews for You, by Michael Kruger
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Part 2: As a Man he Bypasses the Angels, by DA Carson
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Big Idea: Jesus is better than the angels
- He inherited a better name
- Angels worship him
- He rules while they serve
- Therefore pay attention to the message
Citylight Delco | September 17, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
Resources:
The Epistle to the Hebrews, by FF Bruce
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, by John Calvin
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Big Idea: Jesus is the Better Word
Why?
- He is more powerful
- He is more clear
- He purifies
Citylight Delco | September 10, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo
Resources:
The Epistle to the Hebrews, by FF Bruce
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews, by Albert Mohler
Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, by John Calvin
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