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The Epistle To The Hebrews - Executable Outlines

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. As a forerunner, He has entered “the Presence behind the veil” (i.e., heaven)<br />

c. He has become “High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek”<br />

1) Even as God swore He would do - cf. Psa 110:4<br />

2) God not only promised, but He swore an oath, just like He did for Abraham<br />

-- So He has kept His promise, providing us a superior High Priest!<br />

3. Upon such an example of God’s faithfulness, we can have an assurance of our<br />

salvation as long as we continue to lay hold of the “hope” (Jesus) set before us<br />

CONCLUSION<br />

Mark A. Copeland<br />

1. With a finely crafted argument, the author has returned his readers back to his original subject,<br />

which is Jesus as “a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek”...<br />

a. Our spiritual security is first based upon the character of God...<br />

1) Who is not unjust to forget our work and labor of love<br />

2) Who keeps His promises<br />

b. God has promised and swore with an oath concerning the priesthood of the Messiah<br />

c. This priesthood Jesus now has in heaven, and as such is the basis of our “hope”<br />

-- For which reason we should seek to learn what we can about the priesthood of Jesus<br />

2. Yet as wonderful is the character and promises of God, we are not to take them for granted...<br />

a. We must be careful not to become sluggish<br />

b. We must be careful to be diligent, imitating the faith and patience of those like Abraham who<br />

obtained God’s promise for them<br />

-- <strong>To</strong>gether with God’s character and promises, this is “<strong>The</strong> Basis For Spiritual Security”<br />

Have you fled to Jesus for refuge? Is He your “hope”, your “anchor of the soul, both sure and<br />

steadfast”? Is He your “High Priest”? If so, then let these words sink deep into your heart:<br />

“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of<br />

hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through<br />

faith and patience inherit the promises.” (He 6:11-12)<br />

If you have not yet fled to Jesus for refuge, then please consider His tender invitation:<br />

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My<br />

yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find<br />

rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Mt 11:28-30)<br />

Sermons From <strong>Hebrews</strong> 50

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