Things we should never forget – Dr David Petts

Brixham Community Church Podcast

https://youtu.be/zjSKazER_NM Notes: Hebrews 13:1-21 Things we should never forget Introduction Why Hebrews was written Main theme: BETTER. For example read 12:18-24. More later Now, in the final chapter, the writer wants to emphasise things that Christians should never forget. Vv. 2, 3, 7, 16. A DON’T FORGET WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU V12 Jesus has died for us (as a sin offering v 11), to make us holy, fit for heaven V9 This is by his grace, not by religious ceremony. What we have is BETTER. We have: A better sacrifice (9:23), a better covenant (8:6), better promises (8:6), a better hope (7:19), a better country (11:16), and better and lasting possessions (10:34). B WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU VV 15-16 To offer sacrifices of praise, confessing his name, doing good (to strangers [2], to sufferers [3], to spouses [4]) Vv 7+17-19 To remember your leaders – imitate them (7), obey them (17), pray for them (18-19) V5 To be content with what you have C WHAT GOD HAS PROMISED YOU V 5 He will never leave you V6 He will help you V 14 Your heavenly home is waiting for you D WHO JESUS IS V 8 The same – his love, his compassion etc. V 20 He is the risen Christ He is the great shepherd Our equipper Worthy of glory for ever and ever