Series

Hebrews 6:20		August 29, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Hebrews speaks frequently of Jesus’ having become what He was not before without ceasing to be what He was before. There is a progression in the person and ministry of Jesus as He, being God, fully embraces humanity to become our high priest. We can never truly understand a mystery so great as the ‘perfection’ of Christ, but we can recognize the mystery with reverence, and worship Him.

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20		August 22, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Again the author of Hebrews diverges from his main topic in order to exhort his readers. As Jesus was “perfected” because He “learned obedience” (5:7-10), so must we also hear and obey if we would “go on to perfection” (6:1). Disobedience breeds spiritual immaturity and immaturity breeds apostasy; but our perfection rests in the promise of God through Christ, our High Priest.

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20		August 15, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Again the author of Hebrews diverges from his main topic in order to exhort his readers. As Jesus was “perfected” because He “learned obedience” (5:7-10), so must we also hear and obey if we would “go on to perfection” (6:1). Disobedience breeds spiritual immaturity and immaturity breeds apostasy; but our perfection rests in the promise of God through Christ, our High Priest.

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20		August 8, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Again the author of Hebrews diverges from his main topic in order to exhort his readers. As Jesus was “perfected” because He “learned obedience” (5:7-10), so must we also hear and obey if we would “go on to perfection” (6:1). Disobedience breeds spiritual immaturity and immaturity breeds apostasy; but our perfection rests in the promise of God through Christ, our High Priest.

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20		July 25, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday School

Again the author of Hebrews diverges from his main topic in order to exhort his readers. As Jesus was “perfected” because He “learned obedience” (5:7-10), so must we also hear and obey if we would “go on to perfection” (6:1). Disobedience breeds spiritual immaturity and immaturity breeds apostasy; but our perfection rests in the promise of God through Christ, our High Priest.

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20		July 18, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Again the author of Hebrews diverges from his main topic in order to exhort his readers. As Jesus was “perfected” because He “learned obedience” (5:7-10), so must we also hear and obey if we would “go on to perfection” (6:1). Disobedience breeds spiritual immaturity and immaturity breeds apostasy; but our perfection rests in the promise of God through Christ, our High Priest.

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20		July 11, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Again the author of Hebrews diverges from his main topic in order to exhort his readers. As Jesus was “perfected” because He “learned obedience” (5:7-10), so must we also hear and obey if we would “go on to perfection” (6:1). Disobedience breeds spiritual immaturity and immaturity breeds apostasy; but our perfection rests in the promise of God through Christ, our High Priest.

Hebrews 5:1-10		July 4, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In order to be in the right before God we must have a mediator to represent us. The central argument in Hebrews is that Jesus Christ became the Mediator by becoming our High Priest. But what qualifies Jesus to be a Priest? The author answers this important question in our text by comparing the qualifications for the Aaronic priesthood with the qualities of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 5:1-10		June 27, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In order to be in the right before God we must have a mediator to represent us. The central argument in Hebrews is that Jesus Christ became the Mediator by becoming our High Priest. But what qualifies Jesus to be a Priest? The author answers this important question in our text by comparing the qualifications for the Aaronic priesthood with the qualities of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 5:1-10		June 20, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In order to be in the right before God we must have a mediator to represent us. The central argument in Hebrews is that Jesus Christ became the Mediator by becoming our High Priest. But what qualifies Jesus to be a Priest? The author answers this important question in our text by comparing the qualifications for the Aaronic priesthood with the qualities of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 5:1-10		June 13, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In order to be in the right before God we must have a mediator to represent us. The central argument in Hebrews is that Jesus Christ became the Mediator by becoming our High Priest. But what qualifies Jesus to be a Priest? The author answers this important question in our text by comparing the qualifications for the Aaronic priesthood with the qualities of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 4:14-16		May 23, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Having exhorted the Hebrews congregation to hold fast to Christ and so enter God’s rest, the author returns to His exposition of Jesus as the believer’s High Priest. After such an earnest warning for those who would fall away from Christ (3:6b-4:13), this text is a warm encouragement to embrace Christ, our Priest. There are two essential aspects of Jesus’ High Priesthood in this text.

Hebrews 3:6b-4:13		May 16, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

The second ‘warning passage’ in Hebrews climaxes with an earnest plea: “Be diligent to enter that rest.” This morning we will consider the meaning of Sabbath rest with respect to the Lord’s Day, and finish our study of this portion of the letter with the urgency of entering God’s rest.

Hebrews 4:1-11		May 9, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

The author of Hebrews argues that there remains a Sabbatismos or ‘Sabbath rest’ for the people of God (4:9). This morning we take time to explore the nuances of this ‘rest’ and its implications for Christ’s church, moving from the ordination of the Sabbath in the OT to the consummation of the Sabbath in the Eschaton. Above all, we celebrate the coming of the believer’s rest through Christ our Savior.

Hebrews 3:6b-4:13		May 2, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Hebrews 3:6b-19 is primarily a warning to those who have made a profession of faith in Christ to remain faithful, and so enter into God’s Sabbath rest. Chapter 4:1-13 focuses on the promise of that rest itself. As we gather around the Lord’s Table this morning we will consider the character of God’s Sabbath rest.

Hebrews 3:6b-4:13		April 25, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Having highlighted the faithfulness of Jesus in Hebrews 3:1-6, the author calls the church itself to faithfulness in 3:7-4:13. Just as the Israelites had Moses for an example of faithfulness in the wilderness, so we have a supreme example of faithfulness in Christ. We are exhorted, therefore, to follow Christ’s example and so enter into God’s Sabbath Rest. The author offers us both a warning and a promise.

Hebrews 3:6b-4:13		April 18, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Having highlighted the faithfulness of Jesus in Hebrews 3:1-6, the author calls the church itself to faithfulness in 3:7-4:13. Just as the Israelites had Moses for an example of faithfulness in the wilderness, so we have a supreme example of faithfulness in Christ. We are exhorted, therefore, to follow Christ’s example and so enter into God’s Sabbath Rest. The author offers us both a warning and a promise.

Hebrews 3:1-6		April 11, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In chapters 3-4 the author of Hebrews exhorts us to be faithful to our confession of Christ Jesus. He begins by encouraging us to note the faithfulness of Christ Himself, who, like Moses of old, remains faithful in His office of Apostle and High Priest. Nevertheless, Jesus is greater than Moses in at least three respects.

Hebrews 7:16		April 4, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

Hebrews does not focus on the event of the resurrection, but the results of the resurrection saturate the letter. Jesus came back from the dead to inherit an indestructible life, securing two supreme blessings for those who put their faith in Him.

Hebrews 2:5-18		March 28, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In Hebrews chapter 2, He who was “so much better than the angels” (1:4) is now “made a little lower than the angels” (2:9). This statement is a reference to the humanity of Christ, leaving the author of Hebrews to explain the purpose of the incarnation. Why did the Son of God have to become a human being? Chapter 2 provides us with at least four answers.

Hebrews 2:5-18		March 21, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In Hebrews chapter 2, He who was “so much better than the angels” (1:4) is now “made a little lower than the angels” (2:9). This statement is a reference to the humanity of Christ, leaving the author of Hebrews to explain the purpose of the incarnation. Why did the Son of God have to become a human being? Chapter 2 provides us with at least four answers.

Hebrews 2:5-14		March 14, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In Hebrews chapter 2, He who was “so much better than the angels” (1:4) is now “made a little lower than the angels” (2:9). This statement is a reference to the humanity of Christ, leaving the author of Hebrews to explain the purpose of the incarnation. Why did the Son of God have to become a human being? Chapter 2 provides us with at least four answers.

Hebrews 2:5-14		March 7, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

In Hebrews chapter 2, He who was “so much better than the angels” (1:4) is now “made a little lower than the angels” (2:9). This statement is a reference to the humanity of Christ, leaving the author of Hebrews to explain the purpose of the incarnation. Why did the Son of God have to become a human being? Chapter 2 provides us with at least four answers.

Hebrews 2:1-4		February 28, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

The writer of Hebrews has exalted Christ as the ‘Final Word’ from God and has begun to demonstrate how the Word is superior to all other revelation, beginning with angelic revelation. But now he pauses to give us a warning: we must give careful attention to this Word for three crucial reasons.

Hebrews 1:4-14		February 21, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

If Jesus is the ‘final word from God’ (Heb. 1:1-3) then He is revelation superior to all others. The writer takes up this very theme in 1:4, beginning with Jesus’ superiority to angels. Citing no less than seven Old Testament texts, he draws three main contrasts between Jesus and the angels.

Hebrews 1:4-14		February 14, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

If Jesus is the ‘final word from God’ (Heb. 1:1-3) then He is revelation superior to all others. The writer takes up this very theme in 1:4, beginning with Jesus’ superiority to angels. Citing no less than seven OT texts, he draws three main contrasts between Jesus and the angels.

Hebrews 1:1-3		January 24, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

God the Father has spoken to His people in many ways. But the final word concerning all that God is doing in salvation history is embodied in the Son, for He is the focus and fulfillment of all God has promised. The opening verses of Hebrews shows that Christ Jesus is God’s final word for three reasons.

Hebrews 1:1-3		January 17, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

God the Father has spoken to His people in many ways. But the final word concerning all that God is doing in salvation history is embodied in the Son, for He is the focus and fulfillment of all God has promised. The opening verses of Hebrews shows that Christ Jesus is God’s final word for three reasons.

Hebrews 4:14		January 10, 2010
Greg Stiekes		Sunday Morning Service

The writer of Hebrews challenges those believers who are tempted to abandon their Christian faith because of persecution. His message: Hold fast your confession of the perfected Christ (3:6, 14; 4:14; 6:18; 10:23). Let’s begin our journey through the epistle to the Hebrews by unpacking three essential components of this message.

The Perfection of Christ and His People