1. Dangers Facing Christians
Hebrews 3:7-19

2. Background of Hebrews Author is unknown
Written to urge Christians to remain faithful
We can also fall away
Think of these as warning signs

3. Neglect (2:1-4) Begins with “drifting” Like a boat w/o an anchor
We can drift (v. 1)

4. Neglect (2:1-4) No escape Superior to angels (v. 2; 1:4-14)
Cannot escape (v. 3; Matthew 10:28)

5. Neglect (2:1-4) Admonitions
Heed the confirmed word (v. 4; Mark 16:17-20)
Watch the company we keep (Luke 22:54, 55)
Neglect is a serious problem

6. Unbelief (3:7-19) Not a total rejection
Just quit believing what He says
Dual nature of faith (Hebrews 11:6)
Moses sinned this way (Numbers 20:12)

7. Unbelief (3:7-19) A dangerous possibility
Can happen to anyone (vv. 7-11)
Sabbath violators didn’t believe God (Numbers 15)
Uzzah touched the ark (2 Samuel 6:7)

8. Unbelief (3:7-19) Present day applications Refuse baptism (Mark 16:16)
Refuse church discipline (1 Corinthians 5:9-13)

9. Unbelief (3:7-19) Admonitions Fear (4:1-3) Diligence (4:11)
Perseverance (4:14)

10. Disobedience (4:11-13) Progression of thought Began with neglect
Went on to unbelief
Led to disobedience

11. Disobedience (4:11-13) We can fall in the same way
True since Eden (v. 11)
Judged by the word (vv. 12, 13; 2 Peter 3:9)
Learn to be submissive, not just obedient

12. Disobedience (4:11-13) Admonitions
Draw near to Jesus, our High Priest (4:15, 16)
He was submissive (Matthew 26:39)

13. Immaturity (5:11-6:3) Failure to grow Serious problem (5:11-14)
Commanded to grow (1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18)
Failure makes us vulnerable (Ephesians 4:12-16)

14. Immaturity (5:11-6:3) Must go on to mature Leave the basics (6:1-3)
Do not be envious of others who grow

15. Immaturity (5:11-6:3) Admonitions Press on (6:11)
Imitate the faithful (6:12)
Can’t remain children

16. Rejection (10:19-31) Cannot go on sinning willfully
Entered the Holy Place, or church (vv. 19, 20)
Must not waver (v. 23)

17. Rejection (10:19-31) Terrifying judgment remains
God’s enemies are punished (vv. 27, 28)
Do not desire a Lord (vv )

18. Rejection (10:19-31) Admonitions Hold fast to hope (10:23)
Consider one another (10:24)
Run the race (12:1, 2)
Not alone (1 Kings 19:18)

19. Refusal (12:25-29) Danger of refusing Jesus
Those who rejected Moses died (v. 25, 26)
Cannot refuse the voice of God (v. 27; Matthew 17:3)

20. Refusal (12:25-29) Involves giving up the kingdom Opportunity to serve
God is a consuming fire (v. 29)

21. Refusal (12:25-29) Admonitions Have grace (12:28)
Go forth unto Him (13:13)
Offer up a sacrifice of praise (12:15)

22. Conclusion
Be careful
Watch for the warning signs