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MessageofJesus
pt1”
Last minute details…
•We talked about this being a
catch-all chapter last week
•It seems that the author is now
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 moral directions, this
week, one last set of instructions on Faith
“7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the
word of God to you; and considering the result of
their conduct, imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the
same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be
carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it
is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace,
not by foods, through which those who were so
occupied were not benefited. 10We have an altar
from which those who serve the tabernacle have no
right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals
whose blood is brought into the holy place by the
“high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside
the camp. 12Therefore Jesus also, that He might
sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered
outside the gate. 13 So, let us go out to Him outside
the camp, bearing His reproach. 14 For here we do
not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city
which is to come.”
Hebrews 13:7-14, NASB
A. Follow the Leader
•Vv 7,17
“7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the
word of God to you; and considering the result of
their conduct, imitate their faith.”
“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.”
Hebrews 13:7,17, NASB
A. Follow the Leader
•Vv 7,17, there are several portions of
scripture that are uncomfortable to
teach, this is one of the most
uncomfortable
•These two verses in chapter 13 are such
for me, because of the standard that is
required of me as your pastor– if I'm
not very careful, it can sound arrogant
•James 3
“Let not many of you become teachers, my
brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a
stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many
ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says,
he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as
well. 3 Now if we put the bits into the horses’ mouths
so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body
as well. 4 Look at the ships also, though they are so
great and are driven by strong winds, are still
directed by a very small rudder wherever the
inclination of the pilot desires. 5 So also the tongue
is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of
great things.”
James 3:1-5, NASB
A. Follow the Leader
•If not careful here, it sounds as if I’m
demanding your respect, or
demanding you follow my every whim
•The thing that makes me able to teach
this is twofold– first because I have the
perspective of having been a ‘church
member’ before I was a preacher
•Secondly is 1 Corinthians 11:1
“Be imitators of me, just as I also
am of Christ.”
1 Corinthians 11:1, NASB
A. Follow the Leader
•It sounds almost crazy arrogant, for
Paul to write this at first glance
•But in reality, the Corinthian Believers
needed a physical example to follow
•Paul stayed with them the longest of
any of his church plants
•He knew he wasn’t perfect, and that
they had been with him long enough to
see those imperfections,
A. Follow the Leader
•How God dealt with him and kept him
in line, and they were able to follow
•Therefore, he didn’t hesitate to tell
them to follow his example to them
•So– for the next few moments–
pretend I’m a guest preacher and I’ll
barrel through this tough stuff!
•Here goes…
A. Follow the Leader
•Obey what your pastor speaks from the pulpit as
he teaches theWord of God– but at the same time
your pastor must live according to what he teaches
•Did you notice the words “conduct” in v7 and “as
those who must give account” in v17?
•For everything your pastor does, he is accountable to
God–The Lord holds him to a higher standard than
you, because he is your pastor and teacher (James 3:1)
•If you see that his conduct in words and/or deed is
right and godly, respect him and obey him, because
he is trying to imitate the Lord Jesus Christ
B. Jesus, Eternal God
•Vs 8-14,
“8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and
forever. 9 Do not be carried away by varied and
strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be
strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which
those who were so occupied were not benefited.
10We have an altar from which those who serve the
tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of
those animals whose blood is brought into the holy
place by the high priest as an offering for sin, are
burned outside the camp. 12Therefore Jesus also,
that He might sanctify the people through His own
“blood, suffered outside the gate. 13 So, let us go
out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach.
14 For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are
seeking the city which is to come.”
Hebrews 13:8-14, NASB
B. Jesus, Eternal God
•Vs 8-14, this is today’s $4 seminary word,
“immutable”
•God cannot learn, grow, change, or
evolve, because He is Omniscient
•He cannot become less, more, different at all
because of His immutability
•He cannot change with time, because His the
Alpha and the Omega– before and after all!
B. Jesus, Eternal God
•A wise man once said, “If it’s true, it’s
not new; if it’s new, it’s not true.”
•King Solomon echoed this truth in the
Book of Ecclesiastes:
•Ecclesiastes 1:9 “That which has been is what will
be,That which is done is what will be done, And
there is nothing new under the sun.”
•There are no knew theologies or revelations that
are not already in the Bible
B. Jesus, Eternal God
•The entire Bible is about Jesus Christ
who died for our sins and rose again
from the dead and sat on the right
side of the Father in heaven
•No foods, religious achievements, or any of our
merits would ever be able to earn our way to
heaven
• It is only by God’s grace through Jesus Christ–
never forget it, anyone who says otherwise is
wrong, a heretic!
B. Jesus, Eternal God
•Remember this…
“8 For by grace you have been saved through
faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of
God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may
boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9, NASB
B. Jesus, Eternal God
•The Jews at the time of this letter were
proud of their city and itsTemple--
which was destroyed a few years later
•But these Hebrews would come to understand
that their temple cannot be destroyed!
•This had to happen, I think, for them to recognize
no altars needed anymore
•No more need for sacrifice
Take Home!
1. God gave you Leaders that
love you and sacrifice for you
on a daily basis– follow their
example and leadership
2. Know that I love you. I will
continue to sacrifice for you as
long as God allows me to be
here with you

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Immutable Message of Jesus, Pt 1

  • 1.
  • 3. Last minute details… •We talked about this being a catch-all chapter last week •It seems that the author is now 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 moral directions, this week, one last set of instructions on Faith
  • 4. “7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited. 10We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy place by the
  • 5. “high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered outside the gate. 13 So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach. 14 For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.” Hebrews 13:7-14, NASB
  • 6. A. Follow the Leader •Vv 7,17
  • 7. “7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.” “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.” Hebrews 13:7,17, NASB
  • 8. A. Follow the Leader •Vv 7,17, there are several portions of scripture that are uncomfortable to teach, this is one of the most uncomfortable •These two verses in chapter 13 are such for me, because of the standard that is required of me as your pastor– if I'm not very careful, it can sound arrogant •James 3
  • 9. “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. 3 Now if we put the bits into the horses’ mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well. 4 Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires. 5 So also the tongue
  • 10. is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.” James 3:1-5, NASB
  • 11. A. Follow the Leader •If not careful here, it sounds as if I’m demanding your respect, or demanding you follow my every whim •The thing that makes me able to teach this is twofold– first because I have the perspective of having been a ‘church member’ before I was a preacher •Secondly is 1 Corinthians 11:1
  • 12. “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1, NASB
  • 13. A. Follow the Leader •It sounds almost crazy arrogant, for Paul to write this at first glance •But in reality, the Corinthian Believers needed a physical example to follow •Paul stayed with them the longest of any of his church plants •He knew he wasn’t perfect, and that they had been with him long enough to see those imperfections,
  • 14. A. Follow the Leader •How God dealt with him and kept him in line, and they were able to follow •Therefore, he didn’t hesitate to tell them to follow his example to them •So– for the next few moments– pretend I’m a guest preacher and I’ll barrel through this tough stuff! •Here goes…
  • 15. A. Follow the Leader •Obey what your pastor speaks from the pulpit as he teaches theWord of God– but at the same time your pastor must live according to what he teaches •Did you notice the words “conduct” in v7 and “as those who must give account” in v17? •For everything your pastor does, he is accountable to God–The Lord holds him to a higher standard than you, because he is your pastor and teacher (James 3:1) •If you see that his conduct in words and/or deed is right and godly, respect him and obey him, because he is trying to imitate the Lord Jesus Christ
  • 16. B. Jesus, Eternal God •Vs 8-14,
  • 17. “8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited. 10We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own
  • 18. “blood, suffered outside the gate. 13 So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach. 14 For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.” Hebrews 13:8-14, NASB
  • 19. B. Jesus, Eternal God •Vs 8-14, this is today’s $4 seminary word, “immutable” •God cannot learn, grow, change, or evolve, because He is Omniscient •He cannot become less, more, different at all because of His immutability •He cannot change with time, because His the Alpha and the Omega– before and after all!
  • 20. B. Jesus, Eternal God •A wise man once said, “If it’s true, it’s not new; if it’s new, it’s not true.” •King Solomon echoed this truth in the Book of Ecclesiastes: •Ecclesiastes 1:9 “That which has been is what will be,That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun.” •There are no knew theologies or revelations that are not already in the Bible
  • 21. B. Jesus, Eternal God •The entire Bible is about Jesus Christ who died for our sins and rose again from the dead and sat on the right side of the Father in heaven •No foods, religious achievements, or any of our merits would ever be able to earn our way to heaven • It is only by God’s grace through Jesus Christ– never forget it, anyone who says otherwise is wrong, a heretic!
  • 22. B. Jesus, Eternal God •Remember this…
  • 23. “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9, NASB
  • 24. B. Jesus, Eternal God •The Jews at the time of this letter were proud of their city and itsTemple-- which was destroyed a few years later •But these Hebrews would come to understand that their temple cannot be destroyed! •This had to happen, I think, for them to recognize no altars needed anymore •No more need for sacrifice
  • 25. Take Home! 1. God gave you Leaders that love you and sacrifice for you on a daily basis– follow their example and leadership 2. Know that I love you. I will continue to sacrifice for you as long as God allows me to be here with you