Life Together · Day 2
Hebrews 10:19-25 — a devotion
Hebrews 10
- 19그러므로 형제들아 우리가 예수의 피를 힘입어 성소에 들어갈 담력을 얻었나니Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
- 20그 길은 우리를 위하여 휘장 가운데로 열어 놓으신 새롭고 산 길이요 휘장은 곧 저의 육체니라By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh,
- 21또 하나님의 집 다스리는 큰 제사장이 계시매And having an high priest over the house of God;and having a great priest over God’s house,
- 22우리가 마음에 뿌림을 받아 양심의 악을 깨닫고 몸을 맑은 물로 씻었으니 참 마음과 온전한 믿음으로 하나님께 나아가자Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.let’s draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and having our body washed with pure water,
- 23또 약속하신 이는 미쁘시니 우리가 믿는 도리의 소망을 움직이지 않고 굳게 잡아Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)let’s hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.
- 24서로 돌아보아 사랑과 선행을 격려하며And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
- 25모이기를 폐하는 어떤 사람들의 습관과 같이 하지 말고 오직 권하여 그 날이 가까움을 볼수록 더욱 그리하자Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
KJV and World English Bible — Public Domain · 개역한글 ⓒ Korean Bible Society
Background
The author of Hebrews is not known for certain, but it is a letter written to Jewish Christians. Its recipients were being tempted to return to their old Jewish traditions amid persecution and hardship. Hebrews argues that Jesus Christ fulfilled the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, and chapter 10 is the climax of that argument. Verses 19-25 mark an important turning point from theological argument to practical exhortation. Having explained Christ's perfect sacrifice, the author now sums up what it means for our lives in three exhortations. For the believers of the early church, who were being expelled from synagogues and socially isolated, simply gathering together took great courage.
Reflection questions: 1. How could the fact that I can freely come to God through Jesus change my prayer life? 2. Have I recently felt weary in my faith or drifted away from gathering with others? What kind of encouragement did I need then? 3. What is one concrete way I could encourage someone with love and good works this week?
Today's reflection
Hebrews 10:19-25 proclaims the new way opened through Jesus Christ and urges us to walk that way together. Having boldness to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus means that every believer can now come freely to God — into the Most Holy Place that once only the high priest could enter, and only once a year. Compared to the Old Testament era, this is a revolutionary change.
The heart of this passage lies in the three exhortations of verses 22-25: draw near in faith (verse 22), hold fast the confession of our hope (verse 23), and consider one another, spurring each other on to love and good works (verse 24). These three connect to faith, hope, and love — the core virtues of the Christian life. In particular, the exhortation in verse 25 not to forsake gathering together is not simply about attendance; it speaks of the importance of relationships in which we encourage one another.
To put it simply, we can meet God on our own, but when we gather together we can build each other up and hold one another steady so that we do not waver. The phrase 'all the more as you see the Day approaching' means that as time goes on, being together becomes even more important.
When your faith grows weary or begins to shake, rather than trying to endure alone, step into the place where believers gather. The very presence of one another becomes encouragement, and worshiping together helps us take hold of hope again.
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