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PAY ATTENTION - Hebrews 2:1–18

Drifting is dangerous. On the road, it can cause an accident. In the Christian life, it can lead us away from Christ without even realizing it. The recipients of Hebrews faced this danger. They had already heard the gospel, but under the pressure of persecution, many were tempted to drift away from Christ and return to Judaism (Heb. 2:1). That is why the writer of Hebrews urges them to pay careful attention to the salvation revealed in Christ and not neglect it. In chapter 2, he gives us compelling reasons to stay anchored in Jesus. Key Reasons to Pay Attention to Christ: 1. Jesus’ Message Carries CONSEQUENCES (vv. 1–4) Drifting is dangerous. Neglecting Christ brings greater judgment than neglecting angels. 2. Jesus is CROWNED in Glory (vv. 5–9) Humbled for a little while, exalted forever. His suffering brings many sons and daughters to glory. 3. Jesus CONQUERED Death (vv. 10–18) He destroyed the devil’s power. He frees us from fear and helps us in temptation. GROWTH GROUP DISCUSSION 1. What are some ways people today “drift” from Christ without even realizing it? How can we help one another in the group avoid drifting spiritually? 2. In what areas of life do we tend to seek “earthly crowns” (success, approval, possessions)? How does fixing our eyes on Jesus’ glory change the way we live in the present? 3. What fears (death, failure, rejection, future uncertainty) tend to grip us the most? How does Christ’s victory over death and His help in temptation give us courage to face those fears?