Jesus Christ: Apostle and High Priest of our Faith

Pastor Martin shares on Hebrews 3

Main Points:

#### Hebrews 2:1-4
- Emphasizes the need to pay earnest heed to what has been heard.
- Uses nautical metaphors to illustrate the dangers of drifting away.
- Highlights the consequences of neglecting salvation.

#### Hebrews 2:11
- Stresses the unity between the one who sanctifies (Jesus) and those being sanctified.
- Refers to John 17 as a supporting scripture.

#### Hebrews 3:1-6
- Urges believers to consider Jesus as both Apostle and High Priest.
- Compares Jesus' faithfulness with that of Moses.
- Describes believers as part of the house of Christ if they hold fast to confidence and hope.

#### Additional Points:
- Explores the significance of Jesus being appointed by God, contrasting with Moses.
- Highlights Jesus' superiority over Moses, being worthy of more glory.
- Raises questions about the roles of King, Firstborn, and High Priest, leaving them open for contemplation.
- Connects believers as a spiritual house, drawing from 1 Peter 2.
- Explores the conditional nature of faithfulness, drawing from 1 John.
- Emphasizes the importance of not departing from the faith, drawing from various verses.

### Supporting Verses:
- Draws from Matthew 3:16-17, 10:25, and 11:27 to emphasize Jesus as the Son and the one to whom God has given all things.
- References Ephesians 2:4-10 to underscore the role of grace in salvation.
- Quotes 1 John 5:13 for assurance of eternal life through faith in the Son of God.
- Refers to Acts 1:25 concerning the replacement of Judas Iscariot.

### Overall Message:
The central theme revolves around the need for believers to anchor themselves in the teachings of Christ, holding fast to confidence and hope. The conditional nature of faithfulness and the consequences of neglecting salvation are key points. The script encourages reflection on the roles of Jesus, Moses, and the believers as part of the spiritual house. The importance of not departing from the faith and remaining in fellowship is underscored using biblical references.