Hebrews – Part 10 : The Discipline of the Lord
July 22, 2007
Hebrews - Part 10 : The Discipline of the Lord
Steve Lane
A. Review/Introduction
Superiority of Jesus
A stern warning: Don't drift. Stay on course. - Responding to God
God desires to communicate with you
Hebrews 10: 19 - 25
Drawing near and staying near
Severe warnings - cheap grace
Hebrews 10: 36 - 12: 3
Faith
What displeases God? Shrinking back
What pleases God? Faith
What are you counting on for strength and encouragement?
They were faithful through the end
Was Paul a failure? Was John the Baptist a failure?
Keep your eyes on Jesus, and don't shrink back
B. Do Not Grow Weary
Don't grow weary, don't lose heart - focus on Jesus
Hebrews 12: 1 - 3
C.
The Struggle
The attacks may be temptation to give into discouragement, doubt, weariness, or to shrink back. Discipline is a sign of God's love, not His disdain.
"Do not lose heart... do not grow weary."
To move us to full faith in Him, to have Him be our all, and be conformed to the image.
Hebrews 12: 4 - 6
The Lord's discipline is not simply punishment for a wrong act.
Let the Word change your thinking about the Lord's discipline in your life.
D.
A Different View
Whose children need discipline?
Do you also need discipline?
Still using human beings, situations, and even illness and persecution?
Hebrews 12: 7 - 11
Think of the response a parent wants from a child.
Hebrews 12: 11
Receive the training
E. Be Doers, Not Just Hearers
Hebrews 12: 12 - 15
And in consideration for others who may be struggling, weak or new in the faith.