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Song: We Have An Anchor
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 - 5:10
It’s hard to imagine the situation in which Jews who were Christians would be tempted to return to the Law. Perhaps revolt was stirring in Jerusalem and events leading to their last stand against the Romans in 70 AD aroused the sympathies of Jewish believers for their people and awakened ambitions for earthly empire and glory. Perhaps. Whatever the case, they were leaving Christ for that which was inferior. Hebrews was written to Hebrew Christians to stem the tide of backsliding. It has application for Christians in every time.
Jesus is the best of all possible messengers. God sent prophets and angels in times past, but in these last days, He sent His Son. Who else can He send? If you won’t hear Him, who will you hear? Jesus is the best of all possible priests. He not only has experienced all that you have suffered. He has triumphed. Who better to intercede—one beset with his own weaknesses or one who has seen through His own trials so He can see you through yours? If He can’t help you, who can?
Jesus is the best of all possible sacrifices. His death was once and for all. The bulls and goats commanded under the Law, much less the devices men concoct by their own imaginations, cannot take away sin. If the gift of God’s Son doesn’t move you to repentance, what power will?
The gospel is the best of all news for captives of sin, the worst of all maladies. It is the only hope, and the best hope imaginable for sinners.
Jason Moore
