A Confident Approach

Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 (NIV) 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 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.

Introduction:

I.        Arrive in the Presence of God Confidently: The Way is  prepared for you

A.      By the Sacrificial Offering of Christ

1.       The Blood of Jesus

2.       The Body of Jesus

B.     By the Priestly Office of Christ

II.      Approach the Person of God Optimistically: Faith makes it Possible for You*

A.      Intimate in our relationship

1.       Our Hearts Being Sincere

2.       Our Hearts Being Assured

3.       Our Hearts Being Cleansed

B.      Hopeful in His Promises

1.       Something you can depend on

2.       Someone you can trust

III.   Attend the Assembly of God Regularly: A Community is Provided for You

A.      An Opportunity to be Mobilized

B.      An Opportunity to be Exploited

C.      An Opportunity to be Encouraged