A GRACEFUL GOD

HEB 4:14-16

INTRODUCTION

We need a SAVIOUR to save us…Rom 8:1

We need a SYMPATIZER to understand us..Heb 2:18

We need a SANCTUARY to enable us….Heb 4:16

JESUS the Graceful God

THE HEBREWS…

To encourage the Jews to be faithful in the midst of their trials.

To encourage those unsaved Jews to believe in Jesus Christ.

To encourage ALL to put their faith in Jesus …

JESUS THE GREAT HIGH PRIEST

WE HAVE THE SAVIOUR

Jesus is the SON OF GOD.. passed through heavens..v14a

Jesus offered His blood as the eternal payment as our debt….v14b

Jesus gives His people the strength to hold fast to our confession…..v14c

JESUS SAVED US

WE HAVE THE SYMPATIZER

Jesus became Human….v15b Phil 2:5-8

Jesus was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin..v15c 1John3:5

Jesus is able to help us now in our WEAKNESSES..v15a

JESUS UNDERSTAND US

WE HAVE THE SANCTUARY

Jesus opened the way….Matt 27:51

Jesus invites us to draw near boldly to the throne of Grace. Heb 4:16a

Jesus promise us to obtain mercy and grace in times of need. Heb 4:16b

JESUS ENABLED US

CONCLUSION

Let us run to Him for forgiveness of our sins..

Let us run to Him for divine strength…

Let us run to Him in times of need, trial, trouble and temptation..

JESUS IS OUR GRACEFUL GOD