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Jesus Is Superior In Every Way | Hebrews Series Finale | A Superior Benediction

Jesus is the Point: Reflecting on Hebrews and Embracing God's Grace After an insightful journey through the book of Hebrews, we're wrapping up our series and preparing to delve into 1 John, followed by 2nd and 3rd John. But before we move on, let's reflect on the core message of Hebrews: Jesus is superior, and He is the point of everything. (00:01:00) The Superior Benediction: More Than Just a Closing Hebrews concludes with a powerful benediction, a blessing meant to be carried with you. Pastor Montoya wisely said that messages should "Velcro" to people, sticking with them long after the sermon ends. This series aimed to do just that: to firmly plant the truth that Jesus is paramount in our hearts and minds.Hebrews warns both believers and unbelievers. For those who don't yet believe, it's a call to recognize the unparalleled opportunity to make Jesus superior in their lives. For believers, it's a challenge to persevere in faith, grounded in the knowledge of Jesus's supremacy. (00:02:30) Distractions and the Danger of Missing Jesus Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus is a superior Savior, Lord, faith, covenant, priest, and prophet. The author urges us to dedicate our energy to demonstrating this superiority in our lives – through our testimony, our actions, and our works. After encountering Hebrews, Jesus should reign supreme, unchallenged in our hearts. (00:04:00) Unpacking the Benediction: God's Power and Peace Verse 20 offers a profound blessing: "May the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead..." This speaks to God's immense power – the power to conquer death itself. All three members of the Godhead participated in raising Jesus, highlighting the magnitude of this event.Furthermore, God is the "God of peace," offering tranquility even amidst suffering and conflict. He is the source of unfathomable internal peace, available even in the most turbulent times. (00:05:30) Jesus, the Great Shepherd Verse 21 describes Jesus as the "great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant." This encapsulates much of Hebrews. Jesus is the ultimate shepherd, whose greatness surpasses all earthly shepherds. His covenant is everlasting, sealed with His own blood, a stark contrast to the temporary covenants and sacrifices of the past. (00:07:00) God's Purpose: Completeness and His Will God's goal is to integrate us into wholeness, equipping us to do His will. We are saved to do God's will, not simply to pursue personal happiness. While happiness isn't inherently wrong, it should stem from God's happiness, not exist independently. The true gospel is God-centered and Christ-centered. (00:09:00) Living a Life that Exalts Jesus The Father desires His Son to be exalted. He wants us to live lives that demonstrate Jesus's superiority – pursuing holiness, righteousness, serving others, worshipping, evangelizing, praying, and praising.Ask yourself: If it were illegal to be a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Are you living in a way that clearly proclaims your allegiance to Christ? (00:11:00) Bearing the Word and Greet One Another The author of Hebrews urges us to "bear the word of exhortation," to endure sound doctrine, even when it's challenging. He reminds us that we are part of a new covenant, with a better priest and better promises. Now that we know this truth, we must embrace it and live it out.Furthermore, we are called to "greet all those who rule over you," to show affection and care for our fellow believers. Doctrine isn't just about intellectual assent; it includes kindness, compassion, and genuine concern for others. (00:14:00) Grace Be With You All The book closes with the powerful words, "Grace be with you all." Grace, the unmerited favor of God, is essential. Without it, the Bible is meaningless. It's not just about improving our lives; it's about experiencing the transformative power of God.Christ is superior to everything in the old covenant, and we need God's grace to live out this reality. Embrace grace, embrace the superiority of Christ, and run the race set before you with unwavering faith. (00:16:00) Run and Don't Get Tired As Eric Liddell, the Olympic runner and missionary, said, "God also made me fast...when I run, I feel his pleasure." May we, empowered by grace, run towards Christ, savor Him, love Him, and live lives that bring glory to His name. Join us for the final message in our series on the book of Hebrews, a crucial part of our ongoing *bible study**. This episode features valuable **teaching* on biblical perspectives and concludes with an announcement for a new *expository preaching* series on *first john**. We aim to make complex **theology* accessible through faithful exploration of the **scripture**.