The Book of
Hebrews 6
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In this chapter
Where we are
- 1–2The SonGod's final word, above the angels
- 3–4:13Enter His restGreater than Moses; today, hear Him
- 4:14–7Our high priestTempted like us, a priest foreverChapter 6
- 8–10:18A new covenantOne sacrifice, once for all
- 10:19–13Run by faithHold on; fix your eyes on Jesus
A Call to Maturity
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do, if God permits.
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The foundation
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The writer lists six “elementary teachings,” three pairs that every believer starts with: turning from sin and trusting God, the first steps of life in the church, and the hope of the resurrection and the judgment to come. They are the foundation, and a foundation is laid once. Now, he says, build on it: “go on to maturity.”
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.
For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.
Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation. For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Hebrews 6:9–10
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
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Reflect
Love that God remembers
The writer reminds his readers that God “will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints.” Write down one way you have served God’s people recently, then one way you could keep going this week, with the same diligence “to the very end.”
In this chapter
God’s Unchangeable Promise
Question
Quick question
God gave Abraham His promise, and then He added an oath.
When God made His promise to Abraham, who did He swear by?
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19
It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf.
He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:20
Pray
An anchor that holds
Whatever is shaking your life today, your hope in Jesus is “an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Thank God that He swore by Himself to keep His promise. Tell Him what feels unsteady, and ask Him to help you hold on to “the hope set before us.”
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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19
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