1. Hebrews 13 8 Essential Attitudes

2. Hebrews 13 10 We have an altar from which those who minister at the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 The high priest carries the blood of animals into the Most Holy Place as a sin offering, but the bodies are burned outside the camp.

3. Hebrews 13 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

4. Hebrews 13 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. The desire to be included = powerful

5. Hebrews 13 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. The desire to be included = powerful But the price is usually conformity

6. Hebrews 13 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. The desire to be included = powerful But the price is usually conformity Rom. 12:2 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…

7. Hebrews 13 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. The desire to be included = powerful But the price is usually conformity Rom. 12:2 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind… The goal of acceptance by the world is incompatible with spiritual growth

8. Hebrews 13 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. The desire to be included = powerful But the price is usually conformity This passage is a passionate call for radical non-conformity! The goal of acceptance by the world is incompatible with spiritual growth

9. Hebrews 13 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

10. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name.

11. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. cf “Thank offerings”

12. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. cf “Thank offerings” Related to “worship”

13. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

14. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

15. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1

16. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1 2

17. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1 2 3

18. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 3

19. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation 3

20. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation “Lips that confess his name” 3

21. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation “Lips that confess his name” 3 homologeo

22. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation “Lips that confess his name” 3 homologeo homo = same

23. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation “Lips that confess his name” 3 homologeo homo = same logeo = to say

24. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation “Lips that confess his name” 3 homologeo homo = same logeo = to say = “agree” or “admit”

25. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation “Lips that confess his name” -Prayer 3

26. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise = cultivated expression of grattitude and appreciation “Lips that confess his name” -Prayer -Song -Song 3

27. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3

28. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God 3

29. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others 3

30. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others 3 Rom. 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship.

31. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others Rom. 15:15-17because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

32. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others Rom. 15:15-17because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. Leitourgos = liturgy/worship

33. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others Rom. 15:15-17because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. Leitourgos = liturgy/worship

34. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others Rom. 15:15-17 because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. Leitourgos = liturgy/worship Sacrifice or oblation

35. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others Mat 25:34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' 37 "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you 40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth,

36. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others Mat 25:34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' 37 "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you 40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

37. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - Acts of integrity done out of gratitude to God - “ministry” to others - “ministry” to others 3

38. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing 3

39. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing koinonia koinonia 3

40. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing koinonia koinonia = fellowship = fellowship 3

41. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing koinonia koinonia = fellowship = giving? = fellowship = giving? 3

42. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing koinonia koinonia = fellowship = giving? = fellowship = giving? 3 Phil 4:18 I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

43. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing koinonia koinonia = fellowship = giving? = fellowship = giving? 3

44. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing koinonia koinonia = fellowship = giving? = fellowship = giving? 3

45. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1. Praise 2. Doing Good 3. Sharing “Worship service?” 3

46. Hebrews 13 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1 2 3

47. Application Your life: Conformity?Non-Conformity? A Conscious Choice

48. Application One key area of difference between followers of God and the rest: Thankfulness Acknowledge God

49. Hebrews 13 Comments?Experiences?Questions?