Better Confidence

I. Drawing Near v. 19-22

(ESV)

(ESV)

19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Matthew 27:51 ESV

And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split.

John 14:6 ESV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Ezekiel 36:25 ESV

I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.

Ephesians 5:26 ESV

that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,

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Draw near to God

Jesus has opened the way to God

II. Hold Fast to the Faith v. 23

23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering,

for he who promised is faithful.

Don’t give up on God

God is faithful to His promise

III. Stir Up v. 24-25

24 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.

Help others to live for God

Be sure to be with other believers