1. HEBREWS

2. “The writer... encourages them with the assurance that they have everything to lose if they fall back, but everything to gain if they press on.” –F.F. Bruce

3. HEBREWS Message of Hebrews: Continue following the superior Savior, Jesus Christ.

4. A More Desirable Sufferer

5. Because Jesus suffered... We have heaven A More Desirable Sufferer

6. 10 For it was fitting for him, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For indeed he who makes holy and those being made holy all have the same origin, and so he is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, 12 saying, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers; in the midst of the assembly I will praise you.” 13 Again he says, “I will be confident in him,” and again, “Here I am, with the children God has given me.” Hebrews 2:10-13 (NET Bible)

7. Passage Summary By becoming human and suffering, Jesus has rescued his “brothers and sisters” and brought them to glory. A More Desirable Sufferer

8. “Jesus became like us that we may become like him.” -Donald Hagner A More Desirable Sufferer

9. 21 God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NET Bible)

10. Because Jesus suffered... We have heaven A More Desirable Sufferer

11. Because Jesus suffered... We have heaven We have hope A More Desirable Sufferer

12. 14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, he likewise shared in their humanity, so that through death he could destroy the one who holds the power of death (that is, the devil), 15 and set free those who were held in slavery all their lives by their fear of death. 16 For surely his concern is not for angels, but he is concerned for Abraham’s descendants. Hebrews 2:14-16 (NET Bible)

13. Passage Summary By becoming human and suffering, Jesus has won victory over the devil. A More Desirable Sufferer

14. 10b He has broken the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel! 2 Timothy 1:10b (NET Bible)

15. Because Jesus suffered... We have heaven We have hope A More Desirable Sufferer

16. Because Jesus suffered... We have heaven We have hope We have help A More Desirable Sufferer

17. 17 Therefore he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. Hebrews 2:17-18 (NET Bible)

18. Passage Summary By becoming human and suffering, Jesus can sympathize with our temptations and be merciful. A More Desirable Sufferer

19. “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself.” -Oscar Wilde A More Desirable Sufferer

20. “Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.” A More Desirable Sufferer

21. “We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are.” -Thomas ã Kempis A More Desirable Sufferer

22. 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NASB)

23. Because Jesus suffered... We have heaven We have hope We have help A More Desirable Sufferer