Why Jesus? Because He Gives Me Access to God

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):

1. 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.

2. I must remember that I Do Not Struggle Alone . (Heb 4:15)
3. 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

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

2. What does it mean that Jesus is our great high priest?
   

3. 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?
   

4. Why is it so empowering to know that Jesus can sympathize with our weaknesses and temptations?
   

5. How can you become more bold and confident in your prayer life?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Why Jesus? Because We Must Give an Account.

Introduction:

Worst excuses for missing work:

No Excuses. Last Call to Enter Jesus' Rest (Hebrews 4:11-13):

1. You have the Command . (Heb 4:11)

   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.

2. You have the Information . (Heb 4:12)
3. You have the Appointment . (Heb 4:13)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 4:11-13

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

2. What does it mean to “strive to enter that rest”? What exactly is “striving”? Give some examples of violently repenting and violently having faith.
   

3. How does God’s Word “discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart”?
   

4. How do you convince someone in sin that their heart is deceiving them regarding that sin?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Why Jesus? Because He is Our Rest.

Introduction:

What Is God's Rest? (Hebrews 4:1-10)

1. You will have no rest without Faith . (Heb 4:1-2)
2. Rest is not about a day, rest is about Relationship . (Heb 4:3-10)

   Colossians 2:6 - Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 4:1-10

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

2. What are different ways people understand, and try to follow, “the Sabbath”? What does this passage say about the Sabbath rest Jesus gives (Heb 4:3, 9-10)?
   

3. Based on this passage, what does the Sabbath mean to followers of Jesus?
   

4. How should we regard others who believe differently than we do regarding the Sabbath, according to Colossians 2:16-17?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

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.

Why Jesus? Because He is Greater Than Moses.

Introduction:

Jesus is Worthy...
(Hebrews 3:1-6)

1. Of my constant Attention . (Heb 3:1)
2. Of my constant Honor and Respect . (Heb 3:2-4)

   Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

3. Of my constant Perseverance and Faithfulness . (Heb 3:5-6)

   Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 3:1-6

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

2. What does it mean/look like to “consider Jesus” on a daily basis? (Heb. 3:1) How do you want to grow as a student of God’s Word this year?
   

3. How can you show the Lord the respect and honor that He deserves? In what ways do you find yourself dishonoring the Lord right now?
   

4. Read Galatians 6:9 - In what ways are you tempted to give up right now? What are some practical steps that you can take this week to strengthen your perseverance and faithfulness?

Breakout
Pray for one another