1. Near to the Heart of God A Study of the Book of Hebrews Lesson 35 Hebrews 13:9 – 16 Outside the Camp

2. I. Introduction A.That’s not a knife... (Crocodile Dundee) B.The “perks” of Judaism C.The price for leaving Judaism D.The price is right: better benefits: 1. A better brotherhood (13:1-6) 2. Better leadership (13:7-8) 3. A better “meal” (13:9-11). 4. A better city: Outside the camp (13:11-14) 5. Better sacrifices (13:15-16) E.Segues and the structure of our text

3. II. Our “feast” vs. the priests’ forbidden food (Hebrews 13:9-11a) A.A word of warning (Hebrews 13:9) 1. A general warning: strange teachings 2. A specific example: foods (see 9:10) B.A better meal (13:10-11) 1. We have an altar from which we can eat. 2. But from which the priests cannot partake. 3. Old Testament background a.Meals Israelites could eat (Lev. 7:15-18) b.Meals and the priests Leviticus 6:24-30; 10:18 Leviticus 16:27-28 4. We partake of the body and blood of Jesus.

4. III. Outside the camp (Hebrews 13:11b-14) A.The theme (outside) is developed (13:11b) B.Jesus suffered outside the gate (13:12). C.To draw near to Jesus we must go outside the camp (13:13). 1. Outside the camp was the unclean place. a.Executions (Lev. 24:10-23; Num. 15:32-36) b.Lepers, other unclean (Num. 5:1-4) c.Bathroom (Deuteronomy 23:12-14) 2. Outside the camp was where Israel must meet with God (Exodus 33:7-11). D.Going outside the camp = going outside the city, to a better, lasting city (13:14).

5. IV. Better sacrifices (Hebrews 13:15-16) A.Are we excluded from offering sacrifices? B.Accused of no longer having sacrifices? C.Christians do have sacrifices – better sacrifices. 1. The sacrifice of praise (word) “Confess”: John 9:22; 12:42; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 24:14; Titus 1:16 1. The sacrifice of doing good and sharing (deed)

6. V. Conclusion A.Jack Turpin: Be able to read a profit and loss statement. B.Our “altar” and our food: the Lord’s Table C.Outside the camp 1. What is our “camp?” 2. What does it mean to go outside the camp? D.Our sacrifices – what are they, and what do they look like? Copyright © 2009 by Robert L. Deffinbaugh. This is the edited PowerPoint presentation of Lesson 35 in the series, Near to the Heart of God, A Study of the Book of Hebrews prepared by Robert L. Deffinbaugh for May 10, 2009. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit.