Introduction:
“My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought. My sin, not in part, but the whole is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Oh my soul.”
- Horatio Spafford
Since Jesus is My High Priest... (Hebrews 4:14-16):
- I must hold fast to What I Believe . (Heb 4:14)
Luke 16:16 - The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it.
- I must remember that I Do Not Struggle Alone . (Heb 4:15)
- I must boldly approach The Lord for Help . (Heb 4:16)
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. - Romans 8:37
Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! - Romans 7:24-25a
For because He himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted. - Hebrews 2:18
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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 4:14-16
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What does it mean that Jesus is our great high priest?
What does it look like to hold fast to our confession/what we believe? Where do you see many churches and self-proclaimed Christians making compromises right now?
Why is it so empowering to know that Jesus can sympathize with our weaknesses and temptations?
How can you become more bold and confident in your prayer life?
Breakout
Pray for one another.