Giving Appropriate Consideration Of The Lord Jesus

Text: Hebrews 3:1-6
9 May 2015

1. As the Most Significant Messenger of the Lord

He is the Son of God, Heir of all things                      Hebrews 1:2

2. As our Brother

He is not ashamed of us as brethren                           Hebrews 2:11

3. As the Son of Man

As the One who destroyed the power of Satan  Hebrews 2:14

4. As our Great High Priest

He is able to come to our aid effectively                                  Hebrews 2:17-18


MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER

1. As The Apostle of God                 Hebrews 3:1

a) Sent out by God

b) Sent out to fulfil many tasks                    Isaiah 42:6-7; 61:1-3

2. As our High Priest

a) He was faithful in every thing

b) He is our perfect Example of One who understood His calling and fulfilled it

3. In comparison

a) Moses as a faithful servant of the Lord              Hebrews 3:5

b) He bore wonderful testimony                                  Hebrews 3:5


OUR CHALLENGE

1. To understand and appreciate the Lord Jesus as He deserves

To consider…   Hebrews 3:1

a) To think deeply

b) To comprehend fully

2. To understand our Calling       Hebrews 3:1

3. To hold fast

a) Our confidence in the Lord

b) The rejoicing of our hope to the very end         Hebrews 3:6


BIBLE MEMORY VERSE

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus.                                      Hebrews 3:1