The Motivation to Faith Part 2

Introduction: “everyone needs compassion, the kindness of a Savior…”.

I - The all-knowing eye of God v.13
Context: perseverance in Christ now with the motivation of the Fear of God.
"The Fear of God a motivation to faith?” Exodus 20:20, Psalm 2:11
Why should we not follow the example of unbelief of the Jews?

1. Because the Word of God is living and active …
2. Because we live in the presence of a God before whom all things are naked

II - The All-Sympathizing Mercy of Christ v.14-16
a) The passage logical structure
Major premise: a great high priest in the heavens
Minor premise: a high priest who can sympathize with us
1st commandment: let us hold fast our confession
2nd commandment: let us draw near (TO GOD)
An overarching purpose: that we may receive mercy and find grace
b) The argument: Jesus is God's Exalted and Sympathizing High Priest
c) JESUS THE EXALTED PRIEST

1. Priests were mediators between God and men
2. The high priest, was the Chief of all priests and a descendant of Aaron
3. The priests in the Old Testament served by seasons.
4. The greatest sacrifice took place on the Day of Atonement - Yom Kippur
5. The steps to the holy of hollies:
6. When the sacrifice ended, the High Priest came out and the people dismissed
   a) Jesus is not just a high priest, but a Great High Priest
   b) He trespassed the heavens.
   c) He is not a son of Aaron, but “The Son of God”

CONCLUSION:
a) When was the last time, we extended mercy to someone?
b) What is the greatest mercy do you believe we can extend a person?
c) How can you and I extend the mercy right after we pray and this service is over?