3:7-4:2 We are warned against hardening our hearts as the Israelites did in the desert. They were overtaken because God had promised they would not see His rest. We must avoid hardening our hearts and ensure we hold firmly to Christ in the same we started to.
4:1-13 God uses His word to penetrate to the core of us. He judges our thoughts & attitudes - uncovering everything.
Jesus the Great High Priest has gone through the heavens and is able to sympathise fully with all we go through - therefore, we can approach the throne of grace with confidence knowing that the mercy and grace we need is there.
5:1-10 The High Priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in relation to God. Christ possesses these characteristic in a far greater way than any human ever could. He therefore becomes the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him.
The writer complains in Hebrews 5:11-14 that the readers have not moved on from elementary teachings, but rather have stayed immature. The foundation of the gospel are the basics of Christ and His cross - they must grow on this foundation. However, for those who reject Him, they are effectively crucifying Christ again.
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