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Hebrews 12:14-17
(Lesson 17)

Introduction:
 

         1. The third section of Hebrews (ch.11-13) emphasizes "the superiority of the Christian faith."
             a. (ch.11) Faith is explained and illustrated.
             b. (ch.12) God's people are exhorted to persevere by:
                 1) running the race with "patience" (vs.1-3)
                 2) enduring God's chastening (vs.4-13).
         2. (12:14-17) Various instructions are given that relate to perseverance.

Discussion:


I.           (vs.14) GOD'S  PEOPLE  MUST  PURSUE  PEACE  AND  HOLINESS


         A. Peace must be pursued (Romans 12:18; 14:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:13b).
         B. Holiness must also be pursued (1 Peter 1:13-16).
         C. Those who fail to pursue peace and holiness will not see the Lord (Matthew 5:8).

II.          (vs.15a) GOD'S  PEOPLE  MUST  NOT  COME  SHORT  OF  HIS  GRACE


         A. It is possible for a child of God to fall from grace (Hebrews 3:12; 4:1).
         B. Reasons why some fall from grace include:
             1. tribulation (Matthew 13:20-21)
             2. seeking to be justified by the law of Moses (Galatians 5:4)
             3. loving the world (2 Timothy 4:10a).
         C. The condition of those who come short of God's grace is described in Hebrews 10:26-31.

III.         (vs.15b) GOD'S  PEOPLE  MUST  NOT  BE  TROUBLED  AND  DEFILED  BY  ANY  ROOT  OF
             BITTERNESS  (Romans 12:17-21; Ephesians 4:26-27)


IV.         (vs.16-17) GOD'S  PEOPLE  MUST  NOT  BE  LIKE  ESAU


         A. God's people must avoid:
             1. fornication (Hebrews 13:4)
             2. being profane.
         B. Esau was a profane person.
             1. (vs.16b) He sold his birthright for a meal (Genesis 25:29-34).
             2. (vs.17) Later, Esau was unable to receive the blessing reserved for the firstborn.
                 a. Jacob received the blessing (Genesis 27:18-29).
                 b. Esau was unable to receive it (Genesis 27:30-40).
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