The occasion of the letter to the Hebrews They are tempted to give up their faith in Christ and return to Judaism Hebrews 2:1-3 3:12, 14 4:11 6:11, 12 10:35-39 The More Excellent Way

2. The temptation to turn back Why? Because you are enticed to think you had it better before The More Excellent Way

3. The reason to keep the faith Hebrews 1:4; 8:6 Christ is the more excellent way The More Excellent Way

Heb. 2:17-18 He is a Savior who became human like us 2:9, 14-15 He is a Savior who died for us 9:12-14; 10:12-14 He is a Savior who gives complete, eternal salvation 4:14-16; 7:25 He is a Savior who provides direct access to the throne of God The More Excellent Way

4. The action to take to keep the faith Hebrews 3:1, 3 See Christ Hebrews 5:12-6:13 Grow up Hebrews 10:22-25 Draw encouragement from other believers Hebrews 10:32-35 Remember how far you have come The More Excellent Way