Some Things to Hold On To

Some Things to Hold On To

Hebrews 4:14-16

So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. 

Intro: 

Hebrews 9:11-12   So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come. He has entered that greater, more perfect Tabernacle in heaven, which was not made by human hands and is not part of this created world. With his own blood-not the blood of goats and calves-he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever. 

• Hold Firmly to What We Believe
  • • Hebrews 4:14   So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. 
    • Ephesians 6:12-14   For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 
    • 1 Corinthians 16:13   Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 
• Hold Firmly That God Understands
  • • Hebrews 4:15   This High Priest of ours undersands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 
    • Hebrews 2:18   Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. 
    • 1 Corinthians 10:13   The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 
    • Psalm 46:1   God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. 
• Hold Fimly to Your Boldness to Come Before God
  • • Hebrews 4:16   So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. 
    • Luke 15:22-24   But his father said to the servants, "Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found." So the party began.     
    • Hebrews 10:19-22   And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven's Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God's house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ's blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.    
• Hold Firmly That Grace Will Meet You There
  • • Hebrews 4:16   So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. 
    • Psalm 103:8, 10, 13-14   
      • • The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
        • He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. 
        • The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.    
    • Isaiah 30:19   O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries.