0327. 322. Exhortations in Hebrews

322. Exhortations in Hebrews

Selection 2

1. “Labour” (Heb_4:11). Labour means to be diligent (R.V.). Leanness comes from laziness—see Jos_18:3.

2. “Come Boldly (Heb_4:16). “Grace” and “mercy” come to those who come to the throne of grace.

3. “Go on” (Heb_6:1). To stop when the command is to “go on” is to miss God’s end and intended goal.

4. “Be not slothful” (Heb_6:11-12). Slothfulness is born of a weak faith, a dull heart, an unwatchful spirit, a morbid soul, a loose life, a neglected Bible, and a prayerless closet.

5. “Draw near” (Heb_10:22). The conditions to “draw near” are a “true heart,” a full assurance, a clear conscience, and a pure life.

6. “Hold fast without wavering” (Heb_10:23). The Revised Version bids us “hold fast the confession of our hope.” He will not waver in His promise, so we should not waver in our confession.

7. “Provoke” (Heb_10:24). To “provoke” to “love,” and labour is to enjoy His favour.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH