The Anchor of Our Souls Hebrews 6:13–20 (ESV) Hebrews 6:13-20 13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” 15 And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. 16 For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all Key Idea their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. Through Jesus, we have a superior anchor for our soul—HOPE! 17 So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it Jesus provides an anchor (hope)… with an oath, That is grounded in God’s unwavering purpose 18 so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God Hebrews 6:13-18 to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to That is secured in God’s enduring presence hold fast to the hope set before us. Hebrews 6:19-20 19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, Because of our anchor (hope)… 20 where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become Hebrews 4:14-16 a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 10:19-25 Let us hold fast our confession (4:14/10:23) Hebrews 4:14-16 (ESV) Let us with confidence draw near to the throne of grace (4:16/10:22) 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the Let us consider how to stir up one another...(10:24-25) heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our So what? weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, Through the anticipated storms of life… yet without sin. will you anchor your soul in hope found only in Jesus? 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we will you stir each other up to love and good works? may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 10:19-25 (ESV) 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. CPCC / Pastor Andrew / 1.3.21