1. Hebrews 10:19-23 (NKJV)
19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

4. Faithfulness Our theme for 2017 is simply “Faithfulness”
We introduced our theme back in January
Last month we spoke about the faithfulness of God

5. Faithfulness This morning we begin at the beginning
In Genesis 1, the Bible gives us the creation account
There is certainly much to take note of there in chapter 1

6. Faithfulness
Verse 26 reveals something very important to our very nature
There God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to our likeness”
We were made in the image of God, to be according to His likeness

7. Faithfulness
It’s something that should humble us, but that we should take very seriously as well
We were made to be like God in some way
It wasn’t the physical, since God is a spirit

8. Faithfulness We are a reflection of who God is, in every way possible
Therefore, we are to take on the characteristics of God that will help us to be recognized as in His image
One of those things is faithfulness

9. God’s Faithfulness
We mentioned already that God is faithful (I Cor. 10:13; Rev. 19:11)
We noticed that the idea of faithfulness carries with it loyalty of course
However, it also is defined as trustworthiness; dependability

10. God’s Faithfulness God is faithful, therefore we can rely upon Him
We can trust that God will do what He says that He will do and we can trust who He is
So from God’s faithfulness we go to our faithfulness…

11. Our Faithfulness
Just as God is faithful, He expects us to find ourselves faithful to Him
It means that we are to be loyal to God, just as a husband to his wife (or vice versa)
Being loyal to God means we do not leave Him or forsake Him for another

12. Our Faithfulness
Again, it also carries with it the idea of trustworthiness and dependability
Are we loyal to God?
Are we one that God can trust or rely upon in what He asks us to do for Him?

13. Our Faithfulness Hebrews 10:19-23
We are told to hold on to our hope without wavering (v. 23)
We are then given the reason that we should hold fast...“for He who promised is faithful”

14. Our Faithfulness God’s faithfulness should lead to our faithfulness
We look to God, even His Son Jesus for our living example of who we should be
I Peter 2:21-23

15. Our Faithfulness
Jesus set an example of loyalty, trust, and dependability
It’s not just that He Himself was loyal, trustworthy and dependable
Jesus was loyal to God, trusted Him and depended on Him

16. Our Faithfulness
How many times do we see Jesus deferring to the will of God?
He trusted in God and His plan wholeheartedly
Philippians 2:8 tells us that Jesus was obedient to God’s will, even to death!

17. Our Faithfulness
God trusted His Son, knew that He was dependable and trustworthy
Can God trust me?
Can God rely upon me?
Can God depend on me?

18. Our Faithfulness
Even in the face of persecution, I need to be faithful (Rev. 2:10)
Even in what is the least, I need to be faithful (Luke 16:10)
As a steward of what God has given me, I need to be faithful (I Cor. 4:2)