Now that we have been redeemed through Jesus' perfect sacrifice, we have confidence and assurance to enter the Most Holy Place. And with such hope, we, in Christian community, support and encourage one another to live by faith.

We should not take the grace of forgiveness we receive through Jesus lightly. As breaking the Mosaic law was punishable by death (28), we are to honor and respect the spirit of grace and live in reverence of God.

The author emphasizes the importance of Christian fellowship. He points out that some are falling into the habit of giving up meeting together (25). Some might have feared the foreseen persecution and preferred to keep a low profile. Some might have had personal issues with other believers that led them to stay away from the community. But having Christian fellowship is important in keeping our confidence in the spirit of love and grace of God. Not only can we come to God freely, but we also grow in our fellowship with one another. As we share in the fellowship in Jesus, we encourage one another to live according to God's will (24,25).


Application: Father, thank you for the confidence we receive knowing your grace of forgiveness. Give us strength to love one another and to stand against the persecution of the world.
One Word: We have confidence in Jesus