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The letter to the Hebrews is a challenging document for our multi-faith age, with the book’s stress on the uniqueness of Jesus Christ in his person and work. In its call to come to Jesus “outside the camp,” it reminds us of the need for sacrifice in the Christian church. Yet it is full of the assurance of hope in Christ. In its context and in its relevance for today, Hebrews brings a special word...

of Judas in the warning of John 15:2, 6. In a similar way, Paul speaks of his own spiritual discipline ‘so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize’ (1 Cor. 9:27). Standing still is a sure recipe for falling back. So in verse 1 we are encouraged to go on a journey, ‘on to maturity’. The writer promises to accompany us. We help by getting alongside not shouting directions from a distance. There are six basic truths in these opening
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