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2. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Biblical Studies From The Book Of Hebrews I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

3. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The Hebrew Christians had suffered, but not yet to bloodshed v. 4 cp. 10:32-33 They apparently had forgotten an earlier admonition vv. 5-6 cp. Prov 3:11-12 God disciplines His children to show love, not to cause them to quit Lesson 9 – Concluding Exhortations The Value Of Discipline 12:4-17

4. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III They apparently had forgotten an earlier admonition vv. 5-6 cp. Prov 3:11-12 Discipline isn’t a sign of Divine disapproval Discipline reveals God’s care, establishes the Father-child relationship, and helps us develop our character cp. Jas 1:2-4 Lesson 9 – Concluding Exhortations The Value Of Discipline 12:4-17

5. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Discipline from God has a purpose vv. 7-10 It makes our endurance possible v. 7 It legitimizes us as God’s children v. 8 It causes us to respect God as our Father v. 9 It allows us to share in His holiness v. 10 Lesson 9 – Concluding Exhortations The Value Of Discipline 12:4-17

6. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Discipline may seem unpleasant, but it does yield the “fruit of righteousness” v. 11 The “fruit” of God’s discipline… vv. 12-17 We are “lifted” & “strengthened” v. 12 cp. Isa 35:3-4 It straightens our paths v. 13 cp. Prov 4:25-27 Lesson 9 – Concluding Exhortations The Value Of Discipline 12:4-17

7. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The “fruit” of God’s discipline… vv. 12-17 We have peace with others…we are allowed to see the Lord v. 14 We obtain the “grace of God” v. 15 We avoid the pitfall into which Esau fell vv. 16-17 cp. Gen 25:29-34 Heb 6:4-6 Lesson 9 – Concluding Exhortations The Value Of Discipline 12:4-17

8. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Mt. Sinai vv. 18-21 We have not come to such a terrifying place Israel did vv. 18-19 cp. Ex. 19 There, God “challenged” His people Ex 19:5-6 Access to God was limited v. 20 cp. 9:6-9 It is different with us today cp. 4:14-16 10:19-20 Lesson 10 – Concluding Exhortations The “Two Mountains” 12:18-24

9. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Mt. Zion vv. 22-24 We have come to… …the city of the living God v. 22 …myriads of angels v. 22 …general assembly & church of firstborn enrolled v. 23 Lesson 10 – Concluding Exhortations The “Two Mountains” 12:18-24

10. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Mt. Zion vv. 22-24 We have come to… …God, the Judge of all v. 23 …spirits of righteous men made perfect v. 23 …Jesus, our Mediator v. 24 …sprinkled blood that speaks better v. 24 Lesson 10 – Concluding Exhortations The “Two Mountains” 12:18-24

11. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Mt. Zion vv. 22-24 It is the city built by God for which we yearn cp. 11:10 Jn 5:3-4 Heb 11:14 13:14 Numberless angelic servants await cp. 1:14 Those enrolled in the “Lamb’s Book” are there cp. Phil 4:3 Rev 3:5 Lesson 10 – Concluding Exhortations The “Two Mountains” 12:18-24

12. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Mt. Zion vv. 22-24 Departed faithful saints await cp. 11:13, 39-40 1 Thess 4:13 Rev 14:13 Our Mediator & His blood await cp. 1 Tim 2:5 Blood declaring mercy & pardon, not crying out for vengeance cp. Gen 4:10 Mt 26:28 Lesson 10 – Concluding Exhortations The “Two Mountains” 12:18-24

13. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III As a result, saints must not “refuse Him who speaks” v. 25 Moses warned from earth…Jesus warns from heaven cp. 1:2 As Israel could not escape Moses’ words, we will not escape Jesus’ words cp. 2:1-3 Lesson 10 – Concluding Exhortations The N.T. Kingdom’s Stability 12:25-29

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