6. 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:19-25
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10. “ Confidence” in access to God is based upon Christ’s saving work. Hebrews 3:6; 4:16; 10:35; “ 6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.” “ 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence , so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” “ 35 So do not throw away your confidence ; it will be richly rewarded.”
11. Hebrews 9:11-14 describes to us the blood of Christ ; 11 When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation. 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood , having obtained eternal redemption. 13 The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. 14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ , who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
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18. FINAL THOUGHT Encouragement! We all need it, especially in our walk of faith. The book of Hebrews tells us to keep urging each other on. "Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, . . . but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching” Heb 10:24-25
19. FINAL THOUGHT Five most important words: “ I have confidence in you.” Four most important words” “ What is your opinion?” Three most important words: “ If you please.” Two most important words: “ Thank you.” The most important word: “ WE” The least important word: “ I”
20. FINAL THOUGHT “ One kind word can warm up three winter months.” – Japanese Proverbs
21. FINAL THOUGHT Even if you have nothing else to give, you can give encouragement .
