Thursday Devo
Scripture:
Hebrews 10:23-25
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:
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; see notes on Amos 5:18–20; 2 Tim. 1:12).
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; see notes on Amos 5:18–20; 2 Tim. 1:12).
Questions:
- The writer of Hebrews is calling God's people to persevere. Keep in mind that this was written to a group of believers that would very likely go through unspeakable persecution. This can seem foreign to us today given the country in which we live. But it probably won't be this way forever. Society is moving in a direction that is more and more hostile to the Gospel and Christianity in general. If you were made to suffer because of your faith, REALLY suffer, do you think your faith would be strong enough to persevere and remain faithful?
- Starting in verse 19 he gives us several commands. Let us go boldly to God's throne, let us hold tightly, without wavering, to the hope we affirm, let us think of ways to motivate one another, let us not neglect meeting together. Which one of these challenges do you need to take to heart?
Prayer Topics:
- That your faith would be strong enough to withstand persecution.
- That you would do everything possible to remain faithful.
This Week's City 7:
Try to commit to memory!
4. Can a person be good enough to go to heaven? No. Because Jesus rose from the dead, proving He is God, I believe a person is saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
(John 1:12, 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 4:1-25, 5:1-2, 6-11, 6:23, 10:1-4, 10:9; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Titus 3:4-7)
(John 1:12, 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 4:1-25, 5:1-2, 6-11, 6:23, 10:1-4, 10:9; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Titus 3:4-7)
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