1. Practical Christian Encouragements
Hebrews 13
Practical Christian
Encouragements

2. Vs. 1 Brotherly Love Philadelphia
Philo – kindness, compassion, emotion
Adalphos – brother, in flesh or spirit
Agape – Seek what is best for another
Philo – Have positive feelings for another, show kindness, treat with respect

3. Vs. 2 Hospitality Abraham did this
Can we? Is it possible for us to entertain angels and not be aware of it?
What do angels look like?
How would you know it was an angel?

4. Vs. 2 Hospitality Hospitality – show compassion
NOT – have friends over for dinner
How can we show hospitality?
Visit the sick, help those in grief
Take food, support, encourage
Look to their needs and supply them

5. Vs. 3 In Bonds Bonds = jail, prison This is not about the criminal
We should visit, teach, encourage them
But this verse is not about criminals
This is for Christians who are suffering for the cause of Christ

6. Vs. 3 In Bonds
Sympathy = to feel for someone in pain “I feel sorry for that man with a broken leg.”
Empathy = to feel with, to put yourself in their place – “I know what they are going through.”

7. Vs. 4 Marriage Many sermons here
God designed and planned a proper place for sexual activity
ANYWHERE ELSE = It is fornication

8. Vs. 5 Be Content Covet = Inordinate desire for anything or anyone
Be content with THINGS
Do not be content with circumstances, situations, problems, abilities

9. Vs. 6 Not Fear Is God on your side? Then why are you afraid?
What can man do?
Matthew 10:28
2 Timothy 1:7
Romans 8:31

10. Vs. 7 Rulers over you Three verses on this subject
Vs. 7 – Remember
Vs. 17 – Obey them
Vs. 24 – Salute (Greet) them
Elders are to be honored and respected
UNLESS -

11. Vs. 8 Immutable Jesus is unchangeable – immutable
Unchangeable in character, plan, purpose
God can change His law
He can change His mind

12. Vs. 9 Doctrines There are many strange doctrines (teachings) out there
WATCH OUT!
We must be alert – preacher and elders must be on guard and protect the flock

13. Vs. 15 Sing SING – Everyone MUST sing
Not just the choir, not just the good singers
We must offer the fruit of OUR lips
NOTE: The fruit of our lips is not “play the organ”

14. Vs. 16 Sacrifice What have you sacrificed lately?
Have you really given up something you treasured?
Ruell Lemons – World Bible School (WBS) started a “Miss A Meal” program
He asked people to miss a meal and send the money to WBS

15. Vs. 16 Sacrifice
He raised several million dollars for WBS with this program
BUT – He never could find anyone who actually MISSED a meal!

16. Vs. 21 Perfect How many of you are perfect?
Today – Perfect = without sin, no flaw, nothing could be done to improve it
In NT – Perfect = mature, full-grown, complete, finished
Jesus said, “It is finished.”
Noah was “perfect” in his generation

17. Vs. 21 Perfect “Let us go on unto perfection” – Hebrews 6:1
“But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.” – 1 Corinthians 13:10
Are you perfect?
Are heading that direction?