Summer 2013
Exhortation to endurance (10:32-39) Recall the former days of suffering/persecution They had done properly Now, don’t throw away your confidence—don’t give up! Endure, so you won’t lose what is promised Isaiah 26:20; Habakkuk 2:3-4 The righteous live by faith We are not cowards Two alternatives: Hold on in faith Withdraw to apostasy and perish
Introduction (1-2) Faith is what faith does! Reminder of their Faith from the Beginning (3-7) Faith of the patriarchs (8-22) They lived in faith, they died in faith Faith of Moses (23-28) Parents, young man, leaving Egypt, kept Passover Other examples of faith (29-38) Conclusion (39-40) They died in faith not having received fulfillment
Looking to Jesus (1-3) The Lesson of Discipline (4-11) God’s word, God’s love, God’s purpose Encouraging Others (12-17) “See to it” (episkopos): no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up; that no on is immoral or unholy like Esau Sinai vs. Zion (18-24) How can those who have been to Mount Zion desire to return to Mount Sinai? Let Us Be Grateful (25-29)
Practical Exhortations (1-6) Brotherly Love Hospitality Remember those in prison and who are mistreated Marriage held in honor Avoid greed and be content with what you have
Practical Exhortations (1-6) Warning Against False Teachers (7-16) Remember your leaders Jesus is the same yesterday, TODAY, and forever Food vs. Grace of God Let us go outside the camp to Jesus and bear the shame he endured Continuing to offer sacrifice of praise to God Do good to and share what we have with others
Practical Exhortations (1-6) Warning Against False Teachers (7-16) Final Words (17-25) Obey and submit to leaders Leaders: Watch over; Will give an account; Should do this with joy Pray for us His prayer for them Final greeting
Summer 2013