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We can embrace the privileges that Christ’s sacrifice affords us by confidently drawing
near to God, consistently holding fast the confession of our hope, and focusing on stirring
one another up to love and good works.

Final Homiletical Outline of Hebrews 10:19-25

Introduction:
Many Christians live like Tarzan, missing out on the blessings their relationship with God
has to offer. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we have been given great privileges by God
(cf.He.10:19-21). Our fellowship with Him has been restored, yet many believers fail to
take advantage of this. As Tarzan misses out on the privileges of being human, we can
easily miss out on the privileges of being Christian! Rather than be ignorant of these
privileges, God says we should embrace them.

Transition w/ Key Word:
Our text gives us three ways we can embrace the new privileges that Christ’s sacrifice
affords us. The first way we can do this is…

I. By confidently drawing near to God. (22)

A. We can do this because our hearts have been cleansed. (22b)

B. We can do this because our bodies have been cleansed. (22c)

Transition w/ Key Word:
The first way we can embrace the new privileges that Christ’s sacrifice affords us is by
confidently drawing near to God. The second way we can do this is…

II. By consistently holding fast the confession of our hope. (23)

A. We can do this because God promised our hope. (23b)

B. We can do this because God will deliver our hope. (23b)

Transition w/ Key Word:
The first two ways we can embrace the new privileges that Christ’s sacrifice affords us are
by confidently drawing near to God and by consistently holding fast the confession of our
hope. The third way we can do this is…

III. By focusing on stirring one another up to love and good works. (24-25)

A. We can do this by not neglecting to meet together. (25a)

B. We can do this by encouraging one another. (25b)

Conclusion:
Don’t be like Tarzan! Recognize the privileges you have because of the sacrifice of Christ
and embrace them by confidently drawing near to God, consistently holding fast the

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