"Let Us" Patch

I've determined a new theme for the Book of Hebrews: The Great Let-Us Patch. "Let us" is used 14 times in reference to one's relationship with God and the congregation.

Chapters heavy in this imperative are 4, 10, and 12. In Hebrews 10:19-25 alone five "let us" admonitions are given.

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. [Heb 10:19-25 emph added]

1. Draw near to God with assurance, cleansed of sin
2. Hold to our hope
3. Provoke one another to love and action
4. Faithfully meet together
5. Fill each other with courage

Slice it, dice it, toss it; it comes down to two essentials:

• Draw near to God
• Draw near to one another

Elsewhere in Hebrews, we are exhorted to:

• not fall short of receiving His promise (4:1)
• make every effort in obedience (4:11)
• hold firm to the faith (4:14)
• approach God with confidence (4:16)
• mature in the faith (6:1)
• throw off every sin (12:1)
• persevere (12:1)
• fix our eyes on Jesus (12:2)
• be thankful and worship (12:28)
• choose loyalty to Christ (13:13)
• praise God continually (13:15)

This book is a call to faith. When the call gets fuzzy or faint, take a stroll through the "let-us patch" of Hebrews. Cultivate the heart of this walk in Christ-Discipleship  -- you're sure to harvest a ripe faith. (I've provided a handy link below.)


Author and Perfecter of our faith; Your Word truly feeds our faith, making us strong to heed the "let-us" commands in being all You would have us to be for You and others. I praise You, Supreme Lord, and give thanks that we may draw near to God because of You.



Link to the "Let-us" commands in Hebrews