Why Jesus? Because Unbelief Has Consequences.

Introduction:

Hard-Heartedness - Why You Absolutely Must Pay Attention:
(Hebrews 3:7-19)

  1. Pay Attention: We're dealing with a Recurring problem! (Heb 3:9-10)

      Have I Hardened My Heart?

    1. Do I Demand from God? (Heb 3:9)
    2. Do I Persist in sin? (Heb 3:10)
  2. Pay Attention: The consequences are Tragic ! (Heb 3:11)
  3. Pay Attention: There's something You can Do about it! (Heb 3:12-19)
    1. Watch each others' backs. (Heb 3:12-14)
    2. Don't think it can't Happen to You . (Heb 3:15-19)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 3:7-19

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. Has there ever been a season in your life when you were hardening your heart, due to some area of disobedience? What did you do to change course?

  3. How would you address someone who you believe hardened their heart against the Lord? Maybe it was someone who used to be active in church or Bible study, but seemingly just walked away. How do you approach such a person?

  4. What are ways HBC can fulfill the command in Hebrews 3:13?

Breakout

Evaluate your Small Group:

  • Are you really watching each others’ backs?

  • Are you having hard conversations when someone is in sin?

  • Do you shut down complaining but encourage thanksgiving?

  • Are you encouraging each other in obedience to serving Christ?

Pray for one another.