Message 1: The Danger of Neglecting God’s Word Hebrews 2:1-4
The Changing World 1 We live in a technology-driven world. The TGIF Generation
The Changing World 1 Technology changes the way we communicate.
The Changing World 1 Technology changes the manner of our living. 4G: Googling Gaming Gossiping Good Morning Internet / 4G
The Changing World 1 The degradation of the morality of the society.
The Unchanging Word 1 The Epistle to the Hebrews: Written to a group of Jewish Christians who faced tremendous persecution for their faith. Emphasis: Christology – the superiority of Christ as the Prophet, Priest-King and Mediator. Warnings – 5 warning passages. Exhortations (Heb. 13:22).
The Unchanging Word 1 WARNING PERILOUS TIMES AHEAD (2TIM. 3:1-5)
The Revelation of God 1 God has revealed Himself to mankind (Heb. 1:1-2). The Natural Revelation of God – sufficient to point men to a creator. The Special Revelation of God – to direct men to God Himself. The Progressive Revelation of God – from the OT to the NT. The Finality of the Revelation of God – all revelation leads to Christ.
Give Earnest Heed 1 “give earnest heed” (prosechō) – bringing a ship into mooring, to secure the ship. “let them slip” (pararrhueō) – a ship drifting away.
Give Earnest Heed 1 Faith can only come about when we give earnest heed to the Word of God (Rom. 10:17). To attain the truth. To retain what we learnt. To maintain in the truth. Learning God’s Word – to learn, relearn and unlearn.
Danger: Neglecting God’s Word 1 Text: Heb. 2:2-4. The Words of the Angels: Angels were seen as messengers which God sent to bring His Word unto men (Ps. 68:17; Deut. 33:2). Every transgression and disobedience against the word of angels will be punished. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or the transgression of the Law of God.
Danger: Neglecting God’s Word 1 The Word of Christ: Far superior to that of the angels. It was proclaimed by the Son of God Himself. It was confirmed by eye-witnesses. It was authenticated by God Himself. Greater judgment to those who neglect the Word of Christ. If men neglect the truth of God’s Word, they will be drifting into damnation.
Closing 1 Ponder: How will you be spending the rest of your life in response to God’s Word? (Matt. 7:21-27)