In Our Time of Need – Hebrews 4:14-16

In Our Time of Need

Hebrews 4:14-16

1. Jesus helps us hold fast to the of grace. v. 14

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. v. 14

2. Jesus reveals the of grace. v. 15

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. v. 15

“The reason that Jesus is in such close solidarity with us is that the difficult path we are on is not unique to us. He has journeyed on it himself. It is not only that Jesus can relieve us from our troubles, like a doctor prescribing medicine; it is also that, before any relief comes, he is with us in our troubles, like a doctor who has endured the same disease.” – Dane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly

3. Jesus leads us to the of grace. v. 16

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. v. 16

“Prayer cannot truly be taught by principles and seminars and symposiums. It has to be born out of a whole environment of felt need. If I say, ‘I ought to pray,’ I will soon run out of motivation and quit; the flesh is too strong. I have to be driven to pray.” – Jim Cymbala, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire