Hebrews 13 - Praying God's Word

Please read Hebrews 13.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/heb/13/1/s_1146001

Meditate on verses 15-16.

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,

that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.

And do not neglect doing good and sharing,

for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

In light of the glorious work of the LORD in establishing the new covenant for you, how should you respond? God says that giving praise and thanks to Him through Jesus are spiritual sacrifices (v. 15). He also views doing the right things and living unselfishly with others the same way (v. 16). These are acceptable acts of service (Romans 12:1).

Note this list of holy actions that you can do as sacrifices to God:

Ø  Love the brethren (v. 1)

Ø  Show hospitality to strangers (v. 2)

Ø  Remember the prisoners (v. 3)

Ø  Honor the marriage bed  (v. 4)

Ø  Be content and trust God for the needs of life (v. 5)

Ø  Fear the LORD, not man (v. 6)

Ø  Remember and imitate those who brought you to faith (v. 7)

Ø  Jesus is the same - do not be carried away by strange teaching (vs. 8-9)

Pray with excitement Hebrews 13:20-21(in the Holy Place in heaven) over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7). 

“LORD, You are the God of peace, who brought up from the dead

the great Shepherd of the sheep through

the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our LORD.

Equip _________ and me in every good thing to do Your will;

work in us that which is pleasing in Your sight.

Through Jesus Christ to whom be the glory forever and ever! Amen!!”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell