The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines
The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines
The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines
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CONCLUSION<br />
Mark A. Copeland<br />
3) Though he later wanted the blessings of the birthright, it was too late; despite his<br />
tears, it was too late to change his father’s mind (“he found no place for<br />
repentance”)<br />
d. We can become “profane” by devaluing our spiritual blessings...<br />
1) In Christ, we have a spiritual birthright (redemption, fellowship with God, the hope<br />
of eternal life)<br />
2) But we can let careers, hobbies, friends, even families, come between us and the<br />
things of God<br />
-- Are we willing to “sell our birthright” for “one morsel of food”?<br />
1. As we run the race of faith, peace with others and holiness before God should be our goals<br />
2. <strong>To</strong> run the race with “style”, we need to...<br />
a. Get in the proper form (lift the hands, strengthen the knees), helping one another to do so<br />
b. Watch out for the pitfalls that can hinder us in our pursuit, such as...<br />
1) Not utilizing God’s grace to help you in your race<br />
2) Allowing bitterness to become a stumbling block<br />
3) Becoming a fornicator or profane person<br />
As we run this “race”, the words of the apostle Paul are very appropriate...<br />
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run<br />
in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is<br />
temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an<br />
imperishable crown. <strong>The</strong>refore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as<br />
one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when<br />
I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.” (1 Co 9:24-27)<br />
Are you running in such a way as to obtain the imperishable crown?<br />
Sermons From <strong>Hebrews</strong> 105