Released from fear Hebrews 2:14-18

The Christian can face death with hope and expectation.

Hebrews 2:14-18

Jesus needed to become flesh, for God cannot die. “I AM THAT I AM” (Ex 3:14). “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come” (Rev 4:8).

Death is the domain of Satan. Death came into the world through sin. “As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Rom 5:12). Death is an enemy of Jesus. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death” (1 Cor 15:26).

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Jesus stepped forth & offered Himself as the sacrifice for our sins. Jesus “gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father” (Gal 1:4). “Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour” (Eph 5:2).

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What about the possibility of your death frightens you?

Does your relationship with God frighten you? “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee” (Acts 8:22).

Are you concerned about your children? Begin today living a life that will guide your children the rest of their days. Teach your children today how to live tomorrow: “Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Eph 6:4). We parents have no more solemn obligation!

Are you concerned about your spouse? Live in such a way to bring him/her comfort when you die. Don’t let anger grow. “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath” (Eph 4:26).

What else about death frightens you? Look to Scripture to find an answer.

The Christian can face death with hope and expectation.