I have been reading a lot lately and thought that I would put out some of the scriptures and notes that I have been taking. I hope that you get something good out of it like I have!
1. Hebrews 4:1-3 – Let Us Fear
[1] Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
[2] For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
[3] For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Let us fear and continually enter into God’s presence, lest we come short and fall before the time.
2. Hebrews 4:11-12- Labor
[11] Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
[12] For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Let us enter into his presence by labouring, lest anyone not receive the help they need when they need it.
3. Hebrews 4:16-Come Boldly
[16] Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Let’s not tiptoe around, but come to the Lord with boldness, as he has given us the right to have with his endued power.
4. Hebrews 6:1-3-Go On
[1] Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
[2] Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
[3] And this will we do, if God permit.
Let’s not lay down what we have been taught, what we know to be true.
5. Hebrews 10:22-Draw Near
[22] Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
Let us draw near, to be close to God with a full assurance and confidence in faith.
6. Hebrews 10:23 Hold Fast
[23] Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
Let us not be moved in the open testimony of our faith, let us not be silenced.
7. Hebrews 10:24-25 Consider One Another
[24] And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
[25] Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Let us consider each other and only act out of love.
8. Hebrews 12:1-3 Lay Aside Every Weight & Run With Patience
[1] Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
[2] Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
[3] For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Let us lay down every burden that would pull us down.
9. Hebrews 12:28-29 Have Grace
[28] Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
[29] For our God is a consuming fire.
Let us have grace that we learn to serve with godly fear.
10. Hebrews 13:13-14 Go Forth
[13] Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
[14] For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
Let us go forth and and do the work in the world while we wait.
11. Hebrews 13:15-16 Offer the Sacrifice of Praise
[15] By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
[16] But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Let us offer our praise to God, whether we feel like it or not, CONTINUALLY!
For such sacrifices, God is well pleased.