Wednesday Devo
Scripture Reading:
Hebrews 10
23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Commentary from the ESV Study Bible:
10:23 Let us hold fast. The second exhortation of vv. 22–25 calls forth a faithful, unwavering embrace (see 3:6, 14) of the confession of our hope, i.e., the church’s assent to the teachings concerning Christ and his work (see 3:1; 4:14; cf. 2 Cor. 9:13; 1 Tim. 6:12), teachings that produce hope (Heb. 6:18–20; 7:19). for he who promised is faithful. Confident hope in God’s promises (see 6:12–20) stems from God’s trustworthy character (also 11:11).
10:24–25 let us consider. The third and final exhortation in vv. 22–25 calls for serious thinking about other Christians with a purpose to stir up (or “provoke”) them in their love and service (good works). Christian perseverance is thus also a community endeavor. meet together. Community encouragement toward perseverance requires being together. That some were neglecting this duty may have been among the motives for the author’s warnings throughout this book. encouraging. Voicing exhortation with the goal of strengthening another’s faith (see 3:13; cf. 13:22). the Day drawing near. The coming day of Christ’s return and judgment (9:28; 10:37).
10:24–25 let us consider. The third and final exhortation in vv. 22–25 calls for serious thinking about other Christians with a purpose to stir up (or “provoke”) them in their love and service (good works). Christian perseverance is thus also a community endeavor. meet together. Community encouragement toward perseverance requires being together. That some were neglecting this duty may have been among the motives for the author’s warnings throughout this book. encouraging. Voicing exhortation with the goal of strengthening another’s faith (see 3:13; cf. 13:22). the Day drawing near. The coming day of Christ’s return and judgment (9:28; 10:37).
Study Questions:
- If we want to have a flourishing relationship, especially in marriage, we have to learn to close gap between INTENTIONS and ACTIONS. We all have the best intentions, but intentions mean absolutely nothing. A great, practical tip that Clayton gave us on Sunday is that when you think something good, SAY IT. There are plenty of times we think something nice about our spouse, but we fail to say it. Or we think about doing something nice for them but never follow through. If you're married, what is it that you have been thinking, but never said? Or what is one way you can make your spouse feel valued today? If you're not married, who in your life can you encourage and show love to today?
- For husbands, we must pursue our wives with words of AFFECTION (non-sexual). Tell them you love them because of their love for God, because they're so much fun, because they're so self-sacrificing. Tell them they're your best friend, that you appreciate and respect the way they sacrifice to serve your family. For wives, we must pursue our husbands with words of AFFIRMATION. Don't tell him what he's not, tell him who you see he is becoming. Tell him you appreciate how hard he works, ask him for his advice when you are struggling with something, look for opportunities to praise him. Men - she wants to know, "Do you love me today?" Ladies - he wants to know, "Do you believe in me today?" Spend some time thinking about how you can grow in these areas. What steps can you take? Remember, even good intentions are worthless!
Pray:
- That you would move beyond intentions and actually show love.
- That you would grow in your relationships, becoming more selfless.
This Week's City 7:
Try to commit to memory!
5. Why do I follow Jesus? I follow Jesus because Jesus rose from the dead proving that He is the way, the truth and the life.
(Matthew 7:24-27; John 14:6)
(Matthew 7:24-27; John 14:6)
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