Title Hebrews 3:1-11
Content Main text: Hebrews 3:1 - 11
*** Ponder Jesus (verse 1)
The author commands us to ponder Jesus. We must be set apart because we are called by God. The life of a person who is conscious of this blessed mission must appear holy. The problem is that our lives are often stained with sin and realities and we give up on the life pleasing to God. In order for me to act rightly, I will have to think deeply about Jesus. We must learn to meditate on Jesus and His Word, and we must praise Him with all our hearts, no matter what situation we are in. When I am faced with difficulties and trials, I ask myself, “What would Jesus do in this situation?” You will have to ask yourself the question. When I do that, my heart will be changed and my conduct will be able to show the image that pleases God.
*** Deserving of great glory (verses 2-6)
The author is now explaining that Jesus is superior to Moses to prevent Christians from falling into Jewish legalism. He addresses this by stating that Moses was loyal as a servant in the house of God. But it is said that Jesus is more glorious because he is the builder of God's house and is in charge of that house. The house here means God's people, and if I keep my faith until the end, I can become a member of that house. The Christian life is not easy. I need to show courage to overcome Satan's tricks. I have a master who watches over me, and he will watch over me to the end.
*** A hard heart (verses 7-11)
The author continues his argument by stating, how much more will the disobedience of Jesus' followers be judged, even though Moses' followers were judged when they rebelled. He quotes Psalm 95:7-8 three times to emphasize this point. The rebellion of the children of Israel appeared to be a complaint of both Moses and God, but their fundamental sin was a lack of faith. Because they did not believe in God's promise, they were afraid to conquer and enter the Promised Land, and God had to judge the people of that generation by forbidding them to enter it. The psalms quoted here say that their hearts were hardened. A hard heart will not trust God when tested. A hard heart tests God by doubting His presence. A hard heart is not moved by God's almighty work. And rather than following God's way, he follows his own way. What is my state of mind? Does my predicament make me more dependent on and trusting God? Or do you dull the word of God?