Hebrews 10:19-25

Hebrews 10:19-25


Key Verses:   “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us…”  Hebrews 10:19-22


·         Read Hebrews 10:19-25 out loud.  In this passage, the author of Hebrews begins to transition to a different theme.  What do you notice about the shift?  What does the author seem to be calling his readers to?

·         According to verses 19-21, why can we confidently enter the holy places? What is the “therefore” referring to?

·         Confidence (Gr. Parrēsia) as used in verse 19 can mean “1. Freedom in speaking, unreservedness in speech; 2. Free and fearless confidence, cheerful courage, boldness, assurance.” 

o   What do you think it means to enter God’s presence with freedom, courage, or boldness?  Are there limits in how we can approach God?

o   Do you approach God with such confidence?  If not, what gets in the way?

·         Jesus opened a “new and living way” for us.  What is that way?  How is it living?  Look to Hebrews 3:12, 4:12, 9:14, 10:31, 12:9 and 12:22 for help in answering.

·         There are three exhortations in verses 22-25 that begin with “let us.”  Describe each of the exhortations in your own words and then use the questions below to think about how you can respond to their call to action.

o   Drawing near to God (v. 22):  How are we to do so?  What draws you closer to God?  What detracts from you doing so?   Where can you change your priorities to follow this exhortation?

o   Holding fast to faith (v. 23):  Why is this so important?  What robs you of your faith?  What gives you hope?  How can you strengthen your faith?

o   Stirring up one another (vv. 24-25):  What are we called do for one another?  By what means?  Why is having a community of believers so important?  How can you express your love for other believers?  How are you called to serve them?


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