Fusion: week of 6/28

FAMILY THEME: REDEMPTION

NECESSARY BLOODSHED

Hebrews 9:1-28

Jesus is the final sacrifice for sin.

1.  Religious Rituals Cannot Cleanse Man's Conscience

     (Hebrews 9:1-10)

     The rituals the priests followed were painstakingly

     carried out, but they were not enough to complete

     man's redemption.

 
2.  Christ's Blood Provides Man's Redemption

     (Hebrews 9:11-22)

     The blood of the sacrifices was able to cleanse the

     people outwardly, but it was incapable of washing 

     them internally.

 
3.  Redemption's Price Was Paid Once for All

     (Hebrews 9:23-28)

     Instead of offering a sacrifice repeatedly, Jesus

     offered Himself once because His sacrifice was

     perfect and complete. 

Fusion: week of 6/21

FAMILY THEME: NEW COVENANT

ONCE, FOR ALL

Hebrews 7:1-28

For centuries, the faith of the Israelites was built around the Law,

God's old testament or covenant. But, Jesus ushered in a new

covenant for believers.

1.  Jesus Has a Superior Priesthood

     (Hebrews 7:1-10)

     True righteousness and lasting peace are only discovered in

     a right relationship with Jesus Christ.

 
2.  Jesus Has a Better Covenant

     (Hebrews 7:11-22)

     When the Law was given, it was soon apparent that it was 

     unable to permanently atone for sin. In fact, God never

     intended it to do so.

 
3.  Jesus is the Ultimate High Priest

     (Hebrews 7:23-28)

     Jesus has conquered death and the grave so He is able to

     serve as Priest forever. 

Fusion: week of 6/14

FAMILY THEME: SPIRITUAL MATURITY

SEE IT THROUGH

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:12

The author of Hebrews explains the importance of spiritual growth

in the context of those who turn from their faith and the assurance

we can have in God's promise of salvation.

1.  Believers are Called to Spiritual Maturity

     (Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3)

     Believers should reach a point in their spiritual growth where 

     they can teach othes.

 
2.  Believers Have Free Will, Even After Conversion

     (Hebrews 6:4-8)

     A believer in Jesus Christ can make a willful decision to turn

     away from Christ, no longer trusting Him for salvation.

 
3.  Believers Have a Full Assurance of Hope in Christ

     (Hebrews 6:9-12)

     Despite his warning, the author was confident of better things

     for his readers - things that belong to salvation.

Fusion: week of 6/7

FAMILY THEME: SON OF GOD

ABOVE US, YET WITH US

Hebrews 1:1-4;  2:5-18;  4:14-16

The author of Hebrews reminds us that Christ took on flesh to

suffer and die for our redemption and now serves as the High

Priest Who understands our humanity.

1.  Christ is God's Supreme Revelation

     (Hebrews 1:1-4)

     God's final and complete revelation is seen in His Son.

 
2.  Christ is Our Suffering Savior

     (Hebrews 2:5-13)

     Through His death, Christ did everything needed to become

     the Leader or Founder of our salvation, and to open the door

     for all who repent.

 
3.  Christ is Our Compassionate High Priest

     (Hebrews 2:14-18;  4:14-16)

     Christ willingly took on something that naturally was not His

     in order to accomplish something that we naturally could 

     not achieve.