Jesus Has Everything You Need
Hebrews 4.14-16
Hebrews 4:14–16 (ESV)
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
1. Jesus Gives You the Strength to Stand Strong
Hebrews 4:14 (ESV)
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Greek word κρατεῖν (Kratane) means to hold “with all your strength”
James 2:17b (NIV)
Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
Hebrews 4:14a (NIV)
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God...
Hebrews 4:14 (ESV)
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
2. Jesus Gives You the Confidence to Draw Close
Hebrews 4:15–16a (ESV)
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace
Isaiah 53:3 (ESV)
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Hebrews 4:15 (ESV)
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews is saying: Jesus’ sinlessness is just as important for His perfect sympathy as Him experiencing everything we experience.
3. Jesus Gives You the Help you Need
Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Psalm 46:1 (ESV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 33:20 (ESV)
Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Psalm 54:4 (ESV)
Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.
Psalm 121:1–2 (ESV)
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
