Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for November 3, 2024

How Should We Then Live?

Hebrews 10:19-25

Series: Highlights in Hebrews

1. Background

• connection with and continuation of 4:4-16
• applying the reality of Christ’s priesthood to daily life
• Because of the reality of Christ’s priesthood, live in a way that reflects its privileges.

2. Two Distinct Privileges (19-21)

• the contrast of confident access
• the contrast of an infinitely qualified priest

3. Three Practical Applications (22-25)

• draw near: a life of faith-based worship-truth, assurance, freedom and renewal
• hold fast: a life of truth-based hope-unswerving confession grounded in God’s character
• consider how: a life of love-based community-stirring, not neglecting, encouraging

4. So What?

• “The Christian is a man…who lives with his heavenly destiny ever in full view. His outlook is not bounded by the present life and the present world. He sees that which is and that which is to come in their true proportions and in their proper perspective. The centre of gravity of his consciousness lies not in the present but in the future. Hope, not possession, is that which gives tone and colour to his life. His is the frame of mind of the heir who knows himself entitled to large treasures upon which he will enter at a definite point of time.” (G. Vos)
• “Before the throne of God above, I have a strong and perfect plea, a great High Priest whose name is love, who ever lives and pleads for me…” (C. Smith, “Before the Throne of God Above”)