Morning: The sermon, "Standing in the Son," looked at Hebrews 4:14-16. In this passage, the author of Hebrews calls us to place our confidence in the Lord.
He reminds us that we have a high priest who has entered into heaven. The author of Hebrews talks about the tabernacle and temples as types or shadows of the real thing in heaven. Jesus, the Son of God, entered into the real holy of holies and poured his blood on the altar of God. He has genuinely purchased us redemption.
Because of this truth, we must cling to our profession. Christ is a treasure of infinite value. He should not be discarded, because we do so to our harm.
We have a sympathetic priest who has been tempted like us, but without the sin. Jesus is able to understand our experience because he has shared in it. At the same time, he is able to help us in our situation because he is sinless. He could offer himself as a substitute, becoming a sin offering on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God.
Because he can understand and help us, we should approach the throne of God with boldness. The author of Hebrews compels us to mercy and find grace at the throne of God. The work of Christ is so perfect that we may approach with the assurance that God will aid us in our time of need.
We should never entertain the thought of abandoning Christ, because he will never abandon us. We cling to him with the full knowledge of his redeeming love. Seek him for the help you need, and you will find mercy and grace.
Evening: We had business meeting tonight.
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