Summary: As seekers of God, we should want to know about all the aspects of His nature. We often study about His love and sympathy for his children realizing that on this earth we will never fully understand God. Yet any understanding of Him must also include th

Hebrews 12:18-29

INTRODUCTION

As seekers of God, we should want to know about all the aspects of His nature. We often study about His love and sympathy for his children realizing that on this earth we will never fully understand God. Yet any understanding of Him must also include the teaching of God’s justice. If we are to be completely honest to God, we cannot ignore this side of his nature.

In Hebrews 12 the Hebrew writer urges Christians to not only remember, but to receive the words of God, especially concerning eternity.

MAIN BODY

I. We must receive God’s word.

A. In the Old Testament, those who disobeyed God faced swift justice. (Heb. 10:26—29)

B. God’s word is the only way to find salvation. (Romans 10:1—17)

II. Because of God’s justice, we should be thankful.

A. We should be thankful for God’s salvation. (Romans 6:15—18)

B. God’s justice means he will do what he says. (1 John 1:5—10)

III. Because of God’s justice, we must worship him.

A. Worship that is acceptable to God is done with proper attitude and according to his word. (John 4:23—24)

B. We must worship God with reverence and awe.

1. Hebrews 13:15—16

2. Malachi 4:1—2

Mitchell Skelton, Minister—Midway church of Christ

http://www.TheLordsWay.com/Midway