Lesson 4960

 (Lesson 4960) (08-30-25) Hebrews 10:18-30 

   “Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.” 

  In today’s quote, the author explains the results of Christ’s one sacrifice and the responsibility of those who believe in Him. It begins by stating that where sins are forgiven, there is no more need for a sacrifice. Believers now enter the holiest place through the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way He opened through His own flesh.  Today’s lesson stresses the importance of Christian fellowship, urging believers to to be considerate of one another, therethrough stirring up love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, but uplifting and encouraging each other even more as the day of the Lord approaches. A warning is then given: if someone willfully turns his/her back on Christ after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for their sins, only a fearful expectation of judgment. Rejecting Christ’s sacrifice is far worse than rejecting the law of Moses, for it is trampling underfoot the Son of God and insulting God’s amazing saving grace. In summary, the lesson teaches that Christ’s single offering of His body and blood fully secured forgiveness and justification. It calls believers to maintain their faith and perseverance and warns against willful rejection of God’s plan of salvation. ~