1. True & Better Christ in Hebrews

2. True & Better Christ the Message Hebrews 4

3. True & Better God Speaks, But... Questions Behind the Text God speaks, but can I bear to hear it? God speaks, but can I bear to hear it? God speaks, but does he listen? God speaks, but does he listen? Answer from the Text: Jesus is the True & Better Message. Answer from the Text: Jesus is the True & Better Message.

4. True & Better Backstory Hebrews 4:1-11 Once God spoke to bring Israel into a promised land. Once God spoke to bring Israel into a promised land. “but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened” (v. 2) “but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened” (v. 2) God speaks, but some times it is easier not to listen. God speaks, but some times it is easier not to listen. “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your heart.” (v. 7) “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your heart.” (v. 7)

5. True & Better The Sharp Message Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. » » Critical Question: Is this a good thing?

6. True & Better The Sharp Message Hebrews 4:12-13 Active, not passive. Active, not passive. Sharp and violent. Sharp and violent. Cuts us deeply. Cuts us deeply. Knows our secrets. Knows our secrets. Shows what we really are. Shows what we really are. Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

7. True & Better The True & Better Message Hebrews 4:14-16 There is another message of heaven: the Son Himself, the Eternal Word. There is another message of heaven: the Son Himself, the Eternal Word. Jesus has not only come from heaven; he has also returned. Jesus has not only come from heaven; he has also returned. Jesus does not only judge; he sympathizes. Jesus does not only judge; he sympathizes. Jesus knows that we are tempted; he has been tempted. Jesus knows that we are tempted; he has been tempted.

8. True & Better The True & Better Message Hebrews 4:14-16 Three Consequences … Hold Fast Our Confession Hold Fast Our Confession Draw Near with Confidence Draw Near with Confidence Receive Mercy & Find Grace Receive Mercy & Find Grace