1. Resolutions from Hebrews A Study of the “Let Us” Passages

2. New Year’s Resolutions Resolutions are often made at the new year Many new year’s resolutions focus on the physical; many new year’s resolutions we cannot make our own The 12 “let us” resolutions in Hebrews are spiritual and for all of us; they are resolutions of attitude, growth, and production Why not make truly biblical resolutions?

3. Resolutions from Hebrews Resolutions of Attitude “Let us fear…” (4:1) – we need to take seriously the danger of falling away (1 Cor. 10:12) “Let us … give diligence” (4:11) – we need to work hard and put forth effort to get to heaven; it’s not a free handout (Phil. 2:12; 2 Pet. 1:10-11)

4. Resolutions from Hebrews Resolutions of Attitude “Let us hold fast our (the) confession” (4:14; 10:23) – we need not be careless with our spiritual possession, but hold it fast to the end (Col. 2:18) “Let us … draw near with boldness” (4:16) – we need an attitude of dependence to ask our Father for help (Mt. 7:7-11)

5. Resolutions from Hebrews Resolutions of Growth “Let us press on unto perfection” (6:1) – we need to move past the fundamentals (2 Pet. 1:5ff; 3:18) “Let us draw near with a true heart” (10:22) – we need to move away from the world and draw nearer to God in worship and in relationship (Jas. 4:8)

6. Resolutions from Hebrews Resolutions of Growth “Let us consider one another” (10:24-25) – we can’t make it alone; we need the encouragement of other brethren; we need more good works done together (1 Thess. 5:11; Tit. 2:13)

7. Resolutions from Hebrews Resolutions of Production “Let us … lay aside” (12:1) – we need to leave the sins of the world behind (1 Pet. 4:1-2) “Let us run with patience” (12:1) – we need to run pressing forward (1 Cor. 9:25-27; Phil. 3:10-14)

8. Resolutions from Hebrews Resolutions of Production “Let us have grace” (12:28) – we need to be thankful and appreciative of God’s blessings (Lk. 17:11-19) “Let us … go unto him” (13:13) – we need to go out and be a faithful Christian and stand with Jesus (Mk. 10:29-30)

9. Resolutions from Hebrews Resolutions of Production “Let us offer up a sacrifice of praise” (13:15) – we need to continually praise God in prayers, songs, and telling others of him (1 Pet. 2:9)

10. Resolutions from Hebrews We are not interested in resolutions made with words that are easily broken; resolutions without the will or resolve to carry them out We are interested in the “let us” resolutions that deeply effect the course of our life and our eternal destiny