The document summarizes a sermon on Hebrews 13:7-25. It discusses three key points: (1) Offering continual praise and thanks to God through prayer and good works as sacrifices; (2) Praying for others, including the author of Hebrews, and the power of prayer; (3) A concluding benediction and farewell. The overall message is about the importance of daily prayer and worship, and that Jesus fulfills the law so believers can live in victory.
3. Finishing up..
•We talked about this being a
catch-all chapter last 2 weeks
•The author seems to be
hurriedly throwing in several
last-minute, non-negotiable
instructions to the Hebrew reader (and us) before
quickly finishing the letter
•Last week we looked at following God sent
leadership and Jesus Eternal, now Sacrifice
4. “15Through Him then, let us continually offer up a
sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that
give thanks to His name. 16 And do not neglect doing
good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is
pleased.
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they
keep watch over your souls as those who will give an
account. Let them do this with joy and not with
grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good
5. in all things. 19 And I urge you all the more to do this,
so that I may be restored to you the sooner.
20 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the
dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the
blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,
21 equip you in every good thing to do His will,
working in us that which is pleasing in His sight,
through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever
and ever.Amen.
22 But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of
exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
6. 23Take notice that our brotherTimothy has been
released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see
you. 24 Greet all of your leaders and all the saints.
Those from Italy greet you.
25 Grace be with you all.”
Hebrews 13:7-14, NASB
7. A.Your Sacrifice of Praise
•Vv 15-16,There are two different
“sacrifices” the author lists for us
8. “15Through Him then, let us continually offer up
a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of
lips that give thanks to His name. 16 And do not
neglect doing good and sharing, for with such
sacrifices God is pleased.”
Hebrews 13:15-16, NASB
9. A.Your Sacrifice of Praise
•Vv 15-16,There are two different
“sacrifices” the author lists for us
•The first is with ‘words’– giving
thanks to His Name
•When is the last time you prayed and didn’t ask
for anything, only praise and thanksgiving?
•There are 5 basic types of prayer, and you should
be using all of them in your daily prayer time
10. A.Your Sacrifice of Praise
1. Praise &Thanksgiving—
•These are the primary ways we give
daily adoration and worship to God
•Notice I said daily; an essential part of your
relationship with God is a daily, or regular, time of
worship and praise– this is our primary purpose!
2. Confession– repentance of sin
•Consistent confession is the primary way we receive
God’s forgiveness and maintain a spirit-filled life
11. A.Your Sacrifice of Praise
3. Petition– this is when we present our individual
needs and desires to God
•There is no question that God wants us
to come to Him with our every need and concern
•There is nothing selfish about– it just shouldn’t be
the only type of prayer we lift up
4. Intercession
•This is the type of prayer that focuses others’ needs
•To intercede for someone is to spiritually “stand in
the gap”, mentioned in Ezekiel 22:30
12. A.Your Sacrifice of Praise
5. Meditation
•This is sometimes the hardest
prayer
•It’s the time we spend listening to God
•It’s the part of our daily prayer life that
makes it a conversation with our Heavenly
Father
•I believe that this part, listening to God, is the
fundamental key to an effective prayer life
13. B. Prayer for the Author…
•Vs 18-19, Power of prayer…
14. “18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good
conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves
honorably in all things. 19 And I urge you all the
more to do this, so that I may be restored to you
the sooner.”
Hebrews 13:18-19, NASB
15. B. Prayer for the Author…
•Vs 18-19, Power of prayer…
•I may have said this before, but praying
just to be praying is worthless
•Prayer like theWord of Faith movement
claims is heresy
•You’ve heard “there’s power in prayer”
•Actually,Theologically, no
•The One withWhom we have a relationship has the
power and will do anything we ask if it aligns with His
will
17. “20 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the
dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the
blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,
21 equip you in every good thing to do His will,
working in us that which is pleasing in His sight,
through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever
and ever.Amen.
22 But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of
exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
23Take notice that our brotherTimothy has been
released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see
18. you. 24 Greet all of your leaders and all the
saints.Those from Italy greet you.
25 Grace be with you all.”
Hebrews 13:20-25, NASB
19. C. Benediction
•Vv 20-25, Tie up the ends…
•I thought v22 humorous– a few words
•VV22 and 23 convince me that Paul is
the Author—
20. “22 But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word
of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
23Take notice that our brotherTimothy has been
released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will
see…”
Hebrews 13:22-23, NASB
21. C. Benediction
•Vv 20-25, Tie up the ends…
•I thought v22 humorous– a few words
•VV22 and 23 convince me that Paul is
the Author—
•But who the Author was is not important
•Our understanding of the fulfillment of the Law
and the Preeminence of Christ is what ‘s
important upon the finishing of this book
22. Take Home!
1. A life without daily
prayer and worship, is an
empty life– compared to
what is available to you!
2. Take from this study
Christ Above All! The
Law is fulfilled and we
can live inVictory!
