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TEACHING SERIES

Where to Find Help

Stuart Briscoe

Life can be hard. There are a lot of people looking for help to deal with the tough things in life… ongoing frustrations, temptations, and guilt. Advice columnists and talk shows dispense bite-sized solutions to big problems, but are they the best source of help? Hebrews 4:16 says: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

When we are stressed out, we often leave our Bible on the shelf and go in search of answers elsewhere, but relevant, practical help is waiting in God’s Word. Stuart teaches from Hebrews, which was written to early believers who were thinking of abandoning their young faith in the face of difficulties. You’ll find time-tested, powerful advice in Stuart’s direct and powerful messages.

Messages From This Series:

The Hebrews, to whom this letter was written, were in danger of abandoning the faith, because they had not grasped the uniqueness of Christ and His offer of grace to help in time of need. They needed "purification for sins." He provided it.

Scripture: Hebrews

The ancient Greeks believed in a god called "Phobos," meaning (panic) "so strong and dauntless (as) to strike terror even into the heart of a hero." Phobias, or fears, still dominate people's lives—especially "thanatophobia."

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-2:18

"A frustration is an obstacle (an event, person or physical barrier) that hinders our progress toward a goal" (Gary Collins). The children of Israel were definitely frustrated in the wilderness and the Hebrews were reminded to learn from their experience. So are we.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-4:13

“Temptation itself is neutral: to be tempted indicates neither virtue nor sinfulness, for the proper connotation of temptation is testing, or proving, and virtue is in the resistance and overcoming of temptation, whereas sin is in yielding and capitulation.” (Philip E. Hughes)

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-4:16

At Christmas time we celebrate the fact that “the Word become flesh.” What happened “during the days of His flesh” is of great importance to us if we are to handle our problems properly.

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-6:12

The Constitution of the U.S.A. was ordained, among other things to, “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty… .” Clearly security was a major concern, but insecurity reigns.

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-6:20

“Conscience, in contemporary life, is a foundling. Its paternity is questioned, its existence annoying, its demands for attention and responsibility burdensome.” (Carl F. H. Henry)

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-9:14

Jesus was particularly concerned about Peter. He told him one day that he had prayed specifically “that your faith may not fail” (Luke 22:32). It is good to know that Jesus, our great high priest, prays for us too.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-10:39

Towards the end of his life, Paul wrote, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7). The Hebrews were encouraged to do the same. So are we.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12:13

There are many reasons why worship should be a top priority—not least because we have found in God “grace to help us in our time of need.” So “Let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-12:29

Clement Stone said, “There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. That little difference is attitude.”

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-13:6

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Some must follow, and some command, though all are made of clay.” In today’s climate we are so aware of the “clay” factor that leaders are reluctant to lead and followers are resistant to following. But what does Scripture say?

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-13:25

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