Main Thought
The Word of God is living and active. It is filled with power, like a sharp sword. While God's Word certainly comforts us, it doesn't stop there. The Word of God changes us too. It challenges our mindsets, motives, actions, and attitudes according to God's holy standard. Sometimes, this can feel like we're being "cut to the heart." As a result, we might feel hesitant to come before God.
Yet the Book of Hebrews tells us to do the opposite. We can draw near to God with confidence because the One who wields the Word is Jesus Christ Himself. He understands our weakness because He suffered as we suffer, yet without sin. He cares deeply for us, and He is fully capable of helping us. His life, death, and resurrection prove both His compassion and His power. Because of Christ, we can come to God with complete confidence - trusting that we will receive mercy, grace, and help whenever we need Him.
Main Passages
'For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”
- Hebrews 4:12-13 ESV
“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.'
- Hebrews 4:14-16 ESV
Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him…'
- Hebrews 5:8-9 ESV
Discussion Questions
Think about the Main Passages listed above. Does anything in these passages cause you to reflect on God’s love for you?
God’s unconditional love for us and His unmatched capability to help us should make us confident when we approach Him. Do you consistently come to God with that kind of confidence? Why or why not?
Where do you need God’s help this week? Break into groups of two or three, share your prayer requests, and pray that each person would receive God's mercy, grace, and help in their time of need.