Hebrews                           by Dr. Ralph Wilson​

Lesson 9

Let Us Draw Near: Confidence of Faith (Hebrews 10:19-39)

Let Us Draw Near (10:19-25)

Q1. (Hebrews 10:19-21) How did the veil of the Tabernacle function in Old Testament worship?

What is the significance of the veil being ripped in two at Jesus' crucifixion?

Why is our access to God called a "new and living way"?

In what sense is it new? In what sense is it living?

Three Exhortations for Believers (10:22-25)

The Exhortation to Draw Near to God (10:22)

The Exhortation to Hold On (10:23)

The Exhortation for Christian Fellowship (10:24-25)

Q2. According to Hebrews 3:13 and 10:24-25, what should be a prime motive for meeting together with other Christians?

What is our usual motivation?

Why do Christians so often get out of the habit of attending church or a small group?

How can we help these individuals?

Warning Against Deliberate Apostasy (10:26-31)

Q3. (Hebrews 10:26-31). (In your discussion, please resist the temptation to slam another Christian who might understand the security of the believer differently from you!) What kind of sin is expressed by the phrase, "deliberately keep on sinning" (10:26)?

Is this talking about sins related to the weakness of our flesh or apostasy?

What elements in 10:29 contribute to your understanding that this is indeed flagrant apostasy, not garden-variety sin?

Remembering Former Persecution (10:32-34)

Persevere in Christ (10:35-36)

Q4. (Hebrews 10:35-36) Why is perseverance in faith hard sometimes?

Why is perseverance so important?

How is Christian fellowship important in perseverance? (3:12-14).

What can we do to encourage other Christians in this sometimes difficult journey?

Don't Shrink Back (10:37-29)

Key Verses

"... Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water." (Hebrews 10:22)

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." (Hebrews 10:24)

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)