The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines

Mark A. Copeland
1) I.e., God’s favor to help us in time of need
2) E.g., His providential protection (cf. 1 Co 10:13) and divine strength (cf. Ro 8:13;
Ph 4:13)
2. The Christian finds these things in answer to prayer!
a. By confessing our sins to God in prayer, there is mercy - cf. 1 Jn 1:9
b. By praying for strength from God’s indwelling Spirit, there is grace to help in time of
need - cf. Ep 3:16,20; 6:10-13
CONCLUSION
1. Brethren, when we are diligent to “come boldly to the throne of grace”, what do we find...?
a. A “graceful God” and a “sympathetic High Priest”!
b. Mercy, and grace to help us in time of need!
2. The means by which we “draw near” is prayer, and so, to...
a. Diligent study of the Word of God - cf. He 2:1-4
b. Diligent exhortation of our brethren on a daily basis - cf. He 3:12-14
-- We must add diligent prayer if we are to going to find the mercy and grace necessary to “hold
the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end”
3. Brethren...
a. Do we appreciate the “great” and “sympathetic” High Priest that we have in Jesus?
b. Are we utilizing the opportunities we have to “come boldly to the throne of grace”?
-- May this passage remind us never to take the privilege of prayer lightly!
As for the “privilege” of prayer itself, by which we can now “draw near” to God, bear in mind that it is
made possible by “a new and living way” (He 10:19-20). Only by the blood of Jesus shed in His death
can we now come to God.
Have you been washed in the blood of Jesus for the remission of your sins? For those seeking this
wonderful blessing, give careful attention to these words by the disciple sent by Jesus to Saul of Tarsus:
“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins,
calling on the name of the Lord.” - Ac 22:16
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