THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO LIVE!

LIVING THE BETTER LIFE OF THE NEW COVENANT

Hebrews 10:19-25

Summary argument & transition

“Therefore, brothers, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He has inaugurated for us, through the curtain (that is, His flesh); and since we have a great high priest over the house of God…” (Heb. 10:19-21)

What is life like under the new covenant? How do we respond?“let us draw near with a true heart in full

assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled clean The bracketed text has been added for clarity. from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water. Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works, not staying away from our meetings, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” (Heb. 10:22-25)

What is life like under the new covenant? How do we respond?

Just say “NO!” to Eeyor…

What is life like under the new covenant? How do we respond?

What is life like under the new covenant? How do we respond?3. Keep stimulating one another

to love and good deeds “let us consider how to stimulate one

another to love and good deeds…”“Stimulate” = incite, irritate,

provoke!!! How do we do this?

Meet together intentionallyMake our meetings intentional

Just say “YES!” to the peloton…

What meetings do we prioritize in New Hope? What is their purpose? Functions that happened in their community

(from Acts 2…and the rest of New Testament): Devoted selves to apostles’ teaching (the

Word of God – Bible) Devoted selves to fellowship (stimulating &

inciting one another to follow Christ) Devoted themselves to the breaking of

bread (the Lord’s Supper – it is more than you think…)

Devoted themselves to prayers (for one another’s growth, for the advancement of the Gospel, etc.)

What meetings do we prioritize in New Hope? What is their purpose? Forms they established to experience these

functions (from Acts 2 & rest of New Testament): Regular meetings “in the temple complex”

Not to engage in religious rituals, but to hold out the hope they professed to people seeking this hope!

New Hope The Central Gathering Profess the hope we have in Christ Spur on to understand & embrace hope in

Christ Teach, celebrate, relate to friends (old &

new)

What meetings do we prioritize in New Hope? What is their purpose? Forms they established to experience

these functions (from Acts 2 & rest of New Testament): Regular meetings “from house to

house” “breaking bread” – consistent,

stimulating, & welcoming to outsiders New Hope LIFE Groups

Learning biblical truth

Interceding for one another & the world

Fellowshipping

Extending LIFE to others

What meetings do we prioritize in New Hope? What is their purpose? New Forms we are adding to better

experience these functions: We desire to stabilize and expand

our children’s ministry.KidsLIFE starts Aug. 24, 9:00-

10:00am We desire to better equip adults for

a lifetime of following Jesus together.

LIFE U. starts Aug. 24, 9:00-10:00am

How do we respond to the finished work of Christ?

1. Keep drawing near to God2. Keep holding on to and keep holding

out the hope you profess3. Keep intentionally stimulating one

another to live a lifestyle engaged in the above!!!

What is your response?

NEXT WEEK…

THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO LIVE!

HOW CAN WE LIVE A PERSEVERING LIFE IN THIS NEW COVENANT?

Hebrews 10 – 12 reflections