Jesus Is Better · Hebrews 4:12–16
The Word, the Priest, and the Rest
October 4, 2026 · Pastor Scott Hunsley
Big idea
Because God’s living Word searches our hearts and our great High Priest understands our weaknesses, we can hold firmly to Christ and confidently approach God’s throne of grace. And because God’s promised rest still awaits us, we must in faith and not fall away through unbelief.
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God’s Word and Exposes Our Hearts
- God’s Word is and powerful.
- God’s Word penetrates beyond our outward appearance and examines the heart.
- Nothing is hidden from God’s sight.
- The Word reveals our true condition and our need for Christ.
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Christ, Our Great High Priest, Our Weaknesses
- Jesus is our great High Priest who has passed through the heavens.
- He is the Son of God, and therefore we have every reason to hold firmly to our confession.
- Yet He is also able to with our weaknesses.
- He was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.
- The One who knows us completely is also the One who represents us perfectly.
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Therefore, Draw Near to God’s Throne of
- Because Christ is our High Priest, we do not need to approach God in fear or despair.
- We can come to the throne of grace.
- There we receive mercy for our failures.
- There we find grace for our present need.
- And as we look toward God’s promised rest, we are called to persevere in faith rather than fall through unbelief.
Conclusion
- The Word searches us.
- The Priest understands us.
- The Throne welcomes us.
- And the promise of rest calls us to persevere.
- Because we have a great High Priest who knows us completely and sympathizes with our weaknesses, let us hold fast to Christ and draw near to God with confidence.