But when the family comes together, and you know they are coming to be together, then the energy comes back. He is the captain marshalling his troops to hold the line and not give way. His father taught communist doctrine classes. Let’s motivate one another. Remember the context of the letter. The two do not compete; actions grows out of knowledge, and knowledge is reinforced by action. Last week we considered what it means to hold fast to the confession of hope. The strongest statement about good works being integral to the Christian faith is found in the book of James. We are going to do more of that. “I will remember their lawless deeds no more.” Do you understand what is being said here? That is what James meant in his speech about being doers of the word. Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Being together matters and not just at worship, but at other church gatherings as well — Sunday School, WIC meetings and MIC suppers, youth groups, and Bible studies. Hebrews 10 is a reminder that we need to do the same for others. Finally, there is nothing more practical in helping us to cope with the struggles of life and our temptations than studying God. That we would encourage one another in Christ, every time we gather together. YOUTH GROUP LESSON ON FRIENDSHIPS. Some of you do lots of good works but you keep it quiet. He says we are to “not (be) forsaking our assembling together, as is the habit of some.”. Hebrews 10:24-25). May that be our approach to biblical community. God, we pray for fellowship in our churches, for community in our churches that is motivating and encouraging one another to grow in relationship with you, to make your love known in the world. In Jesus’ name we pray. That is a good lesson, but it is not the whole story. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching. I know that is hard to do, but you have a biblical mandate to encourage others to do good works as well. So God, may it be so. We give to parachurch ministries, and individuals on their own initiative help in some of them, but we have nothing of our own nor do we send out our people as our representatives. And a number of them are attending church less regularly, some even quitting altogether. But at this point, he is simply saying, Come on; help each other out. Sometimes we come to church and the faces we look forward to seeing are not present. Christians dedicate their bodies to God as well as their souls (Romans 12:1), and God sanctifies the whole person (1Thessalonians 5:23). Actually, we are going to be a church that is hard to pin down which it values more — knowledge or action. Directions: This object lesson involved a few children as volunteers at the front of the class. Indeed, we want such an issue to be meaningless. Your generous giving is one of the primary ways we are able to keep our costs to a minimum and provide as many free resources as possible, as well as education about the unreached, catalytic events, and training and equipping opportunities around the world, all aimed at helping Christians and churches to spread gospel hope among the nations. Hebrews 10:24–25 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Let’s meet together. And we will act not only as individuals but as a church. Verse 25 is not a fourth exhortation (as the NIV translates), but rather a participial phrase that explains how to carry out the exhortation of verse 24. God, make our churches what you desire for us to be. We must know that confession in order to hold on to it. A devotional thought and prayer centered on Hebrews 10:24-25. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Christians enjoy two great privileges. (Hebrews 10:24) "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24 - 10:25. We need not handle God’s Word deceitfully, for that will profit us nothing in eternity. What Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount ought to apply to individuals and churches alike: So what are we to do? But what they should respect, even if begrudgingly, is our devotion to good works. Get Pray the Word daily by subscribing here. Hebrews 10:24-25 gives four biblical reasons why Christian assembly is a requirement for every follower of Jesus Christ. It has included being "publicly exposed to reproach and affliction," thrown in prison, and having their property plundered. Hebrews 10:24-25. So, how are we doing? In life, it can be really easy to want to just sleep in instead of going to church. In Matthew 6:28 "consider the lilies" means to learn thoroughly so as to be instructed thereby. It matters to Jesus that we find him to be a fascinating subject and to want to know as much about him and his work as we can. No church member can attend everything, but it is wearying; it is discouraging to know that most believers treat these gatherings as entertainment venues to be attended only if they strikes their interest. Like regular meeting with the church, help it not just to be a matter of convenience but a matter of priority in our lives and not just meeting together but encouraging one another. “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works. Special events such as concerts and retreats. They dont feel like getting out. Hebrews 10:25 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 10:25, NIV: "not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This is not an idea for church growth. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. You either make the effort to come together with the church body as you are able, or you treat church gatherings as a consumer. The problem with declining church attendance is this: the believers cannot stir up one another if they dont see each other. (Heb 10:24-25) Let us pursue the community of God's people. First, we must be together. Some have left the faith. Well if we want to understand the answer we get here, we need to remind ourselves how the paragraph has run so far. This is where you dont have a choice. And he is calling out to them to rally one another. It is not an effort to help the church budget. These men had such a stirring up, they broke off their partnership. What ministry can you think of? 19 As we get closer to Jehovah’s day, it will be even more important for us to encourage one another. We meet with each other and we encourage one another in faith. Bottom Line: We can’t do life alone. Our next two verses complete that story. We see young and old faces; we sing together; we hear the Word spoken and know that there are like-minded believers affirming a common faith. This is one issue in which reputation does matter even with what the world thinks, or at least observes. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Then we come to church for worship and sit among fellow worshippers. The specific reason for the warning is not given. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. We are grateful for those who support Radical financially. And let us consider how to stir up one another. Hebrews 10:24, NLT: "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works." Here are some linguistic and exegetical thoughts on Hebrews 10:19-25, which is the first paragraph in the third major division of the letter. As we learn more about who he is and the work he has done and is doing, the more we will take heart in carrying on because of the hope such knowledge generates, and because we have clearer vision as to what we should be like and do. My dear friends, if left in context, this verse will be abundantly clear and be absolutely amazing. John expresses this concept clearly in his first epistle: Listen to other scriptures that speak of love and good works. The author, as we noted last Sunday, teaches doctrine about Christ, expecting that such doctrine will boost their moral. THE CONFESSION OF SALVATION REQUIRES ASSEMBLY. If there ever was such a verse, Hebrews 10:25 is unquestionably it! Read verse in English Standard Version We dont feel so encouraged. (Hebrews 10:25) References. Lesson 29: Putting Your Position into Practice (Hebrews 10:19-25) ... (10:24-25). The "various washings" of the law (Hebrews 9:10) had to do with purifying, sanctifying, dedicating things for the worship and service of God. 1)Simply put, God has commanded that we gather together and encourage each other. Are you an encourager or a discourager? Hebrews 10:23-25. Our faith is renewed. Hebrews 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. #424 – Stir Up One Another (Hebrews 10:24–25), “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works. Not neglecting to meet together as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing nearer.” (Hebrews 10: 24-25) God, I pray that at McLean Bible Church we would stir up one another to love and good works. Encouragement Leadership IV, 3, 60-1 Loving Across Our Differences, Gerald L. Sittser, (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994), p. 1 PerseveranceJosef Gabor grew up in Czechoslovakia when it was dominated by communism, and religion was despised as weakness. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near – Hebrews 10:25 (NLT) Today’s Bible verse gives us a challenge. Hebrews 10, 24 and 25 kind of churches, based on the privileges you’ve given every single one of us in Christ. Go with the approach of saying, “How can I encourage people? I do not expect those outside the church to be impressed with my preaching. ( Hebrews 10:25) We will be happy if we do as Paul advised: “Keep encouraging one another and building one another up, just as you are in fact doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11. The author is not telling his readers to consider how to make each other angry, but he is trying to stir them up. Hebrews 1:2-3 “In these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all … We sin and feel discouraged. Who can I pray for? You are one or the other. We all have access to God through Christ and we’re gonna spur one another on toward Christ. We’ve been looking at the paragraph that is Hebrews 10:19-25for a few weeks now. The Command to Fellowship. You may be called upon to let others know about your work and even help you with it. There is another mention of the apostle Paul being stirred up by the idolatry he saw in Athens. Every Sunday, maybe at other times during the week, and let your motivation be how can I glorify God by encouraging the people in this church. The practical lesson to be learned from all this Isaiah, that the things of God call for our utmost attention. Together as brothers and sisters. The battle against sin and attacks on our faith, doesnt seem overwhelming as it once did. It is because of Christ’s work on our behalf that we can draw near to God. That is not possible if you stay invisible, for to obey God’s ordinances is to be visible! It matters to Jesus that we find him to be a fascinating subject and to want to know as much about him and his work as we can. It is discouraging to have to try and be creative and entertaining enough to get church family together. What the remaining verses make clear is that we must also be a people who do something. The author of Hebrews in 10:24-25 exhorts his readers to be faithful to Christ, and such faithfulness necessarily involves faithfulness to Christ’s body, the church. I’m going on Sunday to gather with the church and I’m gonna meet together with other followers of Christ in this local church I’m a part of. How are we doing as a church? Hebrews 10:24 - 25 (NASB) and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. It does matter to God that we know as much as possible about him and whatever it is that he has revealed in his Scriptures. Thus, we need to make it our business to know the doctrines that Scripture teaches. When he writes about love in his great discourse of 1 Corinthians 13, he will note that one of the virtues of love is that it is not easily stirred up, i.e., it is difficult to provoke love to anger. The receivers of the letter are going through a rough time. Why are they staying away? The result is that we have earned the reputation of a teaching church that is not interested in outreach. How can I go and attend the programs and have my needs met.” Don’t go with that approach. If there is persecution, fear could be one reason. Click here to pray with them for more nations. Being together is the most effective way to encourage one another in the faith. We are to draw near to God holding fast the confession of our hope; i.e., we are to know and hold fast to the teachings of Scripture, the doctrines that it teaches us about God, his work, and his promises. What you do see however is the opposite (Ref. Hebrews 10:24 Parallel Verses. 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. What does he want them stir up each other to do? (Hebrews 10:22) "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." But when it comes time to let things go and get along with others, sometimes we are reluctant. Sometimes we dont feel like we can withstand the temptations of the world or the testing of our faith. Our faith must be seen through our love, which itself is seen through our good works. I want to encourage you to see your church with this perspective. Indeed, when a need arises, we are pretty good at rising to the occasion. That’s the question that the writer of Hebrews is tackling in the two verses we’re looking at this morning. So based on that, we encourage one another to grow closer to God. I pray for this for followers of Christ who are listening to this right now in every one of their churches. 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:. We need Christian friendships where we can encourage and be encouraged. TDNT writes that in the context of Hebrews 10:24-25 "The point is not leaving the community, but failing to attend its gatherings, which are so necessary in view of the approaching day. Earlier verses completed a long, detailed explanation of why the new covenant is superior to the old covenant. But most We must be people who know our God and the basis of our hope. But as a church doing good works together, weve got to be honest that we havent earned much of a reputation recently. This is the last week; next week we’re going to back to Jesus’ sermon on the mount, Matthew chapters 5 to 7. We need to surround ourselves with those who will help encourage, push, inspire, and motivate us to keep on holding on. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:24-25) Jesus brings together men, women and children from all walks of life. The lesson from the verses we examined was the importance of knowing the doctrines of our faith. DOWNLOAD THE PDF OF THIS LESSON. He is the coach rallying his team that is falling behind in the game and are in danger of giving in. How can I encourage them? Genuine Christianity is characterized by faithfulness to the church, not falling away from it. Version. He then hits on the problem of declining church attendance: not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another. Even then I have to be careful. Not neglecting to meet together as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing nearer.”. First, regarding love: Paul, writing to the young minister Titus, tells him to be a model of good works and then for him to teach the following: Ephesians 2:8-9 is the great statement of how salvation is obtained by the grace of God only through faith and not by works. Hebrews teaches that if we have trusted in the work of Christ we are perfected for all time because God has chosen to place our sins upon His Son. Verse 10 then says: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10). Bible: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Hebrews 10:24-25; Proverbs 27:17. David Platt serves as pastor at McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C. Whatever the reason, they need to move their bodies, show up, and fulfill their responsibilities to "be there" for one another. But note further, we are called to stir up one another to good works. Others are growing weary and giving in to worldly temptations. Forgiveness Sunday School Lesson (Hebrews 10:11-25) Sin can be a tricky concept for kids to truly understand or wrap their heads around, and sometimes we take forgiveness for granted. a. Indeed, some familiar faces are seen less and less. Let’s encourage one another,” and I just think about the implications of our relationships with Christ individually, for our relationships with one another in the church. They should be impressed with the way we band together to help one another and our community. Get regular updates on the latest resources, training, and work around the world from Radical. Amen. We get tired; we feel defeated in the daily struggles of life; sometimes our faith wavers. For more detail on this passage, see my commentary Hebrews in the NAC series, published by Broadman & Holman in 2010. By receiving Him as Lord you must do as He commands. We do not expect the world to think highly of our doctrine. Help us not to treat casually. I want you to be praying now about how you will be an encourager. It does matter to God that we know as much as possible about him and whatever it is that he has revealed in his Scriptures. Listen: So the author calls upon the people to stir up one another to love and good works. The desire to love and to do good works is renewed. Some of you have yet to get involved in the church; you need to pray about now being the time to get involved. This video was provided by our friends at Prayercast. We are encouraged. My guess is that they are doing what most people do when they get discouraged, which is to isolate themselves. Bruce, Hebrews, p. 253. Before this month is up you will see the first signs of an organized effort to bring the church family together for good works. Let’s stir one another up to love and good works. How can I stir others up to love and good works, to help them grow in their relationship with Christ?” What happens when an entire community of people gathers together regularly with that on their minds. Every week and all during the week for that matter. Locate the passage within the structure of Hebrews. The word, whether in its form as a noun or verb, almost always has a negative connotation. So that’s glorious truth, but then flowing right from that, the author of Hebrews says, “So let’s encourage each other. We come to God not through feelings or rituals, but through faith, through understanding and believing Christ and his work on our behalf. Yes, life is tough. It is that simple. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Oh, just picking a verse or two from this chapter, Hebrews 10, is really, really challenging, the reason I’m drawn particularly to this verse and to pray according to it is because of the implications of what comes before it so Hebrews 10, the first part of this, really for 23 verses leading up to this verse is talking about how Jesus has paid the price for our sins, that he has entered into the most holy place with his blood, paid the price for our sins so that now you and I can enter into the most holy place, the curtain has been torn in two. That is God’s design for the church. In Context Parallel Compare Hebrews 10:24-25 New Revised Standard Version 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. They cannot encourage one another in the faith if they do not worship together and have fellowship. That phrase, "stir up," is a good translation of the Greek noun being used. We can draw nearer to God but then flowing right from that. I am hesitant to make observations about us as individuals, because I periodically discover good works that you have been doing as individuals: cooking for neighbors, chauffeuring, yard work and home repair, reading to children, mentoring youth, tutoring internationals, and the list goes on. Progress from that which the Christian has to do with regard to himself, to that which he has to do with regard to his fellow-Christians. He is the founder and chairman of Radical. We have access to God. We must be people of real faith. It may be uncomfortable for you, but, again, scripture mandates that we are to meet together and stir one another up to do good works. Don’t approach church with a consumeristic attitude, but approach church seeking how you can help stir up others in love and good works. So why bother with church? If we are to stir one another up to love and good works, if we are to encourage one another, we must be together. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Hebrews chapter 10:24 through chapter 10:25... Hebrews Chapter 10. We wonder whats wrong. God, we pray for love and good works to flow from our churches because of what has been made possible for us in Christ. When you see those signs, I want you to respond positively. 3. Hebrews 10:24-25. Hebrews 10:24-25 — Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. In Hebrews 12:3 another compound signifies to reckon up—all that Christ suffered. But if a news reporter were to call, wanting to do a story on how our church is ministering to Gainesville, what would we say? Stir up love means "to arouse to love." God, I pray for this for other churches. Hebrews speaks specifically of Christs work as high priest who has offered up the perfect sacrifice and who continues to intercede on behalf of his people. We have an obligation to do this because of both love and faith.We see it in two different contexts: In Hebrews 3:12-14, the subject is faith or belief.In Hebrews 10:23-25, the subject is love.In both cases, exhortation within our fellowship can increase either one or both of them. Putting together love and good works is his way of saying show love by deeds. The battle does seem to be getting harder. Don’t let it be, “Okay how can I be served by this church? God, help us to meet together regularly. This article is provided as a ministry of. One if you’re not plugged into a church, committed as a part, a member of a church, let me encourage you to do that ASAP and then in that church that you are a part of, go there, gather together with people. We are going to be more intentional in building a reputation for Faith Church as a congregation that does good works. The first is that God has opened the wa… The lesson from the verses we examined was the importance of knowing the doctrines of our faith. It is no accident that Hebrews 10:25 follows this command to encourage one another. So as the people of God, saved by His grace, and sharing that common salvation, the Lord commands us to fellowship together. :25 “not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some …”. Another point of debate is what "the day drawing near" might mean. Weve come to the second of a two-part message on understanding what God expects of Christians and of his churches. Who can I build up? We live to help others grow in their relationship with God, to stir them up toward love and good works. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. URGENT is Radical's specific work among the unreached of identifying and coming alongside indigenous believers who are making disciples and multiplying churches in ways that are biblically faithful and practically effective among the hardest to reach peoples and places in the world. Hebrews 10:19–25 is an encouraging bridge between two major sections of the book of Hebrews. I pray for this in the church I have the privilege of pastoring in the Washington D.C. area. They ought to see that in us as individuals and as a church. Hebrews 10:25, ESV: "not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." There are people outside the church who have either been recipients of our attention or watched us minister to their friends and family, and they think we are wonderful. To love and good works. Faithfulness to Christ is evidenced by faithfulness to His body. 2. Hebrews 10:24-25 New Revised Standard Version 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.