Avoiding Spiritual Athersclerosis
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Maintain a Healthy Spiritual Diet (1-6)
Maintain a Healthy Spiritual Diet (1-6)
Consider Jesus! Keep your focus upon Him.
Consider Jesus! Keep your focus upon Him.
Consider Christ’s Office
Consider Christ’s Office
He is the Apostle of our Confession - He brought God’s Word to us. Indeed, he is the Living Word of God.
He is the High Priest of our Confession - He mediates
Consider Christ’s Faithfulness
Consider Christ’s Faithfulness
Greater than even Moses’ faithfulness.
He is the Builder of the House. You belong to Him!
4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
The mark of a Christian is that they hold their confidence in Christ.
Watch for Warning Signs (7-12)
Watch for Warning Signs (7-12)
Failure to Listen to God’s Word - Today!
Failure to Listen to God’s Word - Today!
The Israelites refused to listen to the Word of God at Mount Sinai, sending up Moses instead.
This set up a pattern of refusing to hear the Lord and trust Him.
Failure to Trust God’s Promise - Today!
Failure to Trust God’s Promise - Today!
Num 14:8-9 “8 If the Lord delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the Lord is with us; do not fear them.”
The penalty for refusing to trust God was not that they lost their salvation, but they did not enjoy the blessings God had for them.
Exercise Spiritual Encouragement (13-14)
Exercise Spiritual Encouragement (13-14)
Encourage each other to continue in the faith.