Notes:

Hebrews 10:28–29 (NIV) Anyone who rejected the law of Moses

died without mercy on the testimony of two or three

witnesses. 29 How much more severely do you think someone

deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of

God underfoot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of

the covenant that sanctified them, and who has insulted the

Spirit of grace?

• The author calls our attention to the distinction

between the Law of Moses and Christ's sacrifice.

• In view of Hebrews 10:29, let each of us consider

our salvation a precious gift to be treasured.

Hebrews 10:30–31 (NIV) 30 For we know him who said, “It is

mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge

his people.” 31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the

living God.

• We are reminded that God—and God alone—is,

must be, and always will be the source of

vengeance.

1 Peter 4:17–18 (NKJV) For the time has come for judgment to

begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what

will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?

Now “If the righteous one is scarcely saved,

Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”

Hebrews 12:14–15 (AMP) Continually pursue

peace with everyone, and the sanctification

without which no one will [ever] see the

Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of God’s

grace; that no root of resentment springs up and

causes trouble, and by it many be defiled;

• Peace and holiness travel the same sacred path!

• We must be mindful of the pitfalls and stumbling

blocks that can arise along the way of salvation.

Hebrews 12:16–17 (AMP) and [see to it] that no

one is immoral or godless like Esau, who sold

his own birthright for a single meal. 17 For you

know that later on, when he wanted [to regain

title to] his inheritance of the blessing, he was

rejected, for he found no opportunity for

repentance [there was no way to repair what he

had done, no chance to recall the choice he

had made], even though he sought for it with

[bitter] tears.

• The eternal lesson of Esau: Do not sell yourself

short of the goal.

2 Peter 1:10–11 (NIV) Therefore, my brothers

and sisters, make every effort to confirm your

calling and election. For if you do these things,

you will never stumble, 11 and you will receive a

rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.