Let's start with a hermeneutics lesson (how to study your Bible! What is that "therefore (v.19)," there for…? That important first word calls us to remember a few things as we come to and then through Hebrews 10:19. First, we've entered a completely new section of Hebrews. To think of it simply, the writer is done laying his foundation of New Covenant doctrine (ch.1-10) and will spend the rest of his sermon (ch.10-13) focused on applying what the New Covenant requires when it comes to living the Christian life. Second, "therefore" takes a look back at what we've already learned, and the immediate context of vv.16-18 is a great starting point for entering this new section and offering its initial invitation. Those verses (vv.16-18) were a direct quote from Jeremiah 31's New Covenant preview: v.16 (read) – God will make you completely new: heart and mind (Jesus: born again; Paul: new creation); v.17 (read) – God refuses to remember all (any) of your sins! You're 100% forgiven. Your conscience can rest easy!; v.18 (read) – The forgiveness of the Gospel makes it very clear that the Law (Old Covenant priests and sacrifices) is obsolete! Third, I think we miss out if we don't see the very first application of New Covenant life is this invitation to enter…to draw near! Is it too much to say that the most important pursuit in the Christian life is to consciously pursue drawing near to God? Beloved, He's waiting for you! So from text I hope to encourage you to answer your invitation to draw near to God! i.) One invitation (v.19); ii.) Two assurances (vv.19-21); iii.) Three instructions (vv.22-25).
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