Dr Tom Hover
November 19, 2023
Hebrews 13:8-25 / Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17
GOD’S GRACE COVENANT / UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT THE PASTOR
GOD’S GRACE COVENANT
Hebrews 13:8-25
I. THE HEART ESTABLISHED WITH GRACE
Hebrews 13:8–9 The book of Hebrews is a book of contrasts in which the old is contrasted to the new. This whole book is a presentation of Jesus Christ as superior to ceremonies, religious systems, Angels, and Men of the Old Testament.
A.) Our Standard Hebrews 13:8 Immutability is one of God’s great attributes. James 1:17, Psalm 102:24–27, Malachi 3:6
B.) Our Stability Hebrews 13:9, Ephesians 4:14, II Timothy 3:1–5
C.) Our Strength Hebrews 13:9, Matthew 23:25–27
II. THE BELIEVER ESTABLISHED WITH A BETTER COVENANT, A COVENANT OF GRACE Hebrews 13:10-25
Paul emphasizes the truth that what we have as New Testament believers is far better that that of the old covenant. He contrasts the old with the new and shows the new to be superior.
A.) A Better System Hebrews 13:10 Jewish believers under the Old Covenant were allowed to eat of the peace offering they made to God. Leviticus 7:15–18 New Testament believers, however, feed spiritually on Jesus Christ who is our peace offering. Jesus expounded this fact in His sermon on the Bread of Life: John 6:51–58
B.) A Better Sacrifice Hebrews 13:11, Leviticus 6:30, Leviticus 16:11–14 The Old Covenant was perfectly fulfilled in Christ: Hebrews 9:22–26, Hebrews 13:12 Our Lord perfectly fulfilled the Old Testament types in the sacrifice of Christ for the sins of the world. He suffered without the gate. The previous verse says without the camp. Jesus was crucified outside of the City of Jerusalem, just outside the city gate. Christ’s death fulfilled the Old Testament type: Leviticus 16:27–30 WITHOUT THE GATE! That was the place where criminals were. That was the place where lepers were banished and forced to reside: Leviticus 13:46, II Corinthians 5:21, It was the place to which the filth of the city was removed: Deuteronomy 23:12–14 The Jews had Jerusalem, but we have the New Jerusalem. Philippians 3:20, John 14:1-3
C.) A Better Service Hebrews 13:15 Psalm 29:2, Psalm 96:4, Psalm 150:2, Psalm 150:6, Worship is the outward expression of an inward affection. Psalm 7:17, Hebrews 13:16, I John 3:18 D.) A Better Shepherd
Hebrews 13:20 “Now the God of peace,”, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 10:14, Hebrews 13:20, Psalm 95:7, Psalm 100:3, Numbers 27:17, Jeremiah 13:17, Zechariah 10:3, Matthew 10:6, Matthew 15:24, I Peter 5:4, Colossians 1:20, Colossians 1:14, Hebrews 13:21
Conclusion: GRACE GIVES EVERYTHING MEANING! Hebrews 13:22-25
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT THE PASTOR! Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17
Paul lays out some truths about the Pastor’s authority and the believers’ responsibility to follow his leadership.
I. THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY
Remember them which have the rule over you (Hebrews 13:7) Just a few verses later he repeats himself. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves (Hebrews 13:17), Acts 20:28, I Thessalonians 5:12,
I Peter 5:2–4, Ephesians 4:7–15, John 13:20, Jeremiah 3:15
II. THE PASTOR’S APPEAL
Hebrews 13:7 “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God” Acts 20:28, Isaiah 58:1, Jeremiah 3:15,
II Timothy 4:2–3, Acts 20:24–27
III. THE PASTOR’S ACTIONS
Hebrews 13:7 “whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.” I Corinthians 11:1, II Thessalonians 3:7,
IV. THE PASTOR’S APPOINTMENT
Hebrews 13:17 “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls,”
V. THE PASTOR’S ACCOUNTABILITY
Hebrews 13:17 “as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” Luke 12:48,
James 3:1
