Sermon Outline:
- Since we enter the household which Christ reigns through His flesh
- Let us draw near with full assurance of faith
- Let us hold fast the confession of our hope
- Let us assemble together as the house which Christ reigns
Family Discussion Questions:
Younger and Older:
- How is Jesus' body like the curtain that the Old Testament High Priest went through to get into the Holy of Holies in the Temple?
- How does Jesus' blood make us able to be with God without being afraid?
- How does going to church help you to keep trusting in Jesus?
- How does you going to church help other people to keep trusting in Jesus?
Deeper Discussion:
- We are justified by faith, not by works, and not by going to church. What then is the connection between faith and the word "confession" which implies a public and vocal element to faith?
- How would this text help a parent or mature believer answer the age-old question, "why should we go to church tomorrow?"
- How does "the Day" drawing near serve as an incentive to not neglect assembling as a church?
- Neglecting the gathering of the church was seen as a public profession about Christ and about the other church members. Explain.