HELD TOGETHER
April 26, 2020

Hebrews 4:14-15
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet he did not sin.

OUR CONFESSION

High Priest - Mediator, “go-between”, speaks on our behalf

Empathize - to suffer with

This confession does not lead us to shame, but to confidence.

Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

OUR CONFIDENCE

Confidence/Boldness - outspoken, without fear of offense

Throne - power, authority, where things get done

Grace - receiving what we can’t deserve

Mercy - not receiving what we do deserve

Help - nautical term, to frap, wrapping ropes or chains around hull of ship and tying on top to hold boat together.

HE HOLDS US TOGETHER WITH
Pardon & Power
Promises & Presence
Provision & People