Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for November 17, 2024

We Have an Altar

Hebrews 13:9-16

Series: Highlights in Hebrews

1. Context

• the unchanging character of Jesus and Christian living (13:1-8)
• The revolutionary sacrifice of Jesus for you demands a radical surrender from you.

2. Do Not Go on Being Carried Away (9)

• bridge back to 13:8
• a focus on the favor of God rather than the food of man

3. Let Us Keep on Going to Him (10-14)

• feasting at a better altar
• outside the camp

4. Let Us Offer a Sacrifice of Praise (15)

• fruit of our lips

5. Do Not Be Forgetful (16)

• sacrifices of “the good” and of “sharing”

6. So What?

• Distinguish fleeting trivialities from eternal realities (Maclaren).
• Recognize the distinct connection between creed and deed.
• “Believing, we rejoice to see the curse remove; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, and sing His bleeding love.” (Watts)