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Exhort One Another
(Hebrews 3:13)

​Introduction:

         1. This morning we studied the responsibility given in Galatians 6:2 -- the Lord's people are to "bear one
             another's burdens."
         2. This evening we are studying another responsibility given in Hebrews 3:13 -- the Lord's people are to
             exhort [encourage] one another.
         3. Let us begin by showing that . . .

Discussion:

I.           THE  BIBLE  TEACHES  WHEN  AND  WHY  THE  LORD'S  PEOPLE  ARE  TO  EXHORT  ONE
             ANOTHER


         A. When: The Lord's people are to "exhort one another":
             1. "daily" [on a regular basis]
             2. "To day" [while opportunities are present].
         B. Why:
             1. For one thing, your "exhortation" may prevent someone from being "hardened through the
                 deceitfulness of sin."

             2. For another thing, your "exhortation" may help someone to remain steadfast (Hebrews 10:23-25).

II.          TO  HELP  US  IN  EXHORTING  ONE  ANOTHER,  LET  US  LEARN  FROM  OTHERS  WHO
             WERE  EFFECTIVE  EXHORTERS


         A. Two of Judah's best kings, Hezekiah and Josiah, were exhorters.
             1. (2 Chronicles 31:4) Hezekiah gave a command for the benefit of the priests and the Levites "that
                 they might be encouraged in the law of the Lord."

             2. (2 Chronicles 35:2) Concerning the priests, Josiah "encouraged them to the service of the house
                 of the Lord."

         B. One of the greatest exhorters of all was a man named Barnabas.
             1. He encouraged the needy through his generosity (Acts 4:36-37).
             2. He encouraged Saul by speaking up for him (Acts 9:26-27).
             3. He encouraged the church in Antioch (Acts 11:22-24).
             4. He encouraged John Mark.
                 a. (Acts 13:1-5) Mark left Antioch with Barnabas and Saul.
                 b. (Acts 13:13) For some reason Mark returned to Jerusalem.
                 c. (Acts 15:36-40) Barnabas insisted on giving Mark another opportunity.
         C. Let us learn from these great exhorters and follow their examples.

III.         SOME  SPECIFIC  WAYS  WE  CAN  EXHORT  ONE  ANOTHER

         A. Those who are older can exhort the young -- God told Moses to encourage Joshua
             (Deuteronomy 1:38; 31:7-8).
         B. You can let someone know that you are praying for him/her (Luke 22:31-32).
         C. You can exhort others through good deeds like Dorcas (Acts 9:36, 39).
         D. You can exhort others through words (Acts 11:23; Proverbs 25:11).
         E. You can exhort others through writing (cards, notes, etc.).
         F. You can exhort someone through a visit (Matthew 25:36b).

Conclusion:

         1. In the world we have to contend with many things that are discouraging.
         2. In the church, Christ wants His followers:
             a. to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2)
             b. to "exhort one another" (Hebrews 3:13).
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