seem to be left behind” (4:1); “how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation” (2:3); “falling into the hands of the living God is a fearful thing” (10:31; see also 10:27; 11:23, 27; 12:21; 13:6). Positively, Hebrews appeals to the emotion of hope: “we desire that each one of you demonstrate the same enthusiasm all the way to the end for the completion of your hope” (6:11); “let us hold on to the secure confession of hope. For the one who made the promise is faithful” (10:23; see also