The author of Hebrews walks the reader into a very difficult passage that challenges us as followers of Christ. Can a person "loose" the salvation if a person backslides into sin to the point of them rejecting Christ? Or, if salvation is by grace, then was the person ever saved? We have an assurance of faith, through grace alone, in Christ alone, by grace alone.

While his promise still stands, let us strive to enter into his rest... The promise of God's grace extended to us through Jesus Christ, his Son, our Savior, unless we harden our hearts and completely miss the voice of the Lord calling us into his presence, which is immediate and eternal rest. Otherwise, a man will labor in his sin now and forevermore in outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

This message is for the believer who hears the voice of the Lord speaking to them in the wilderness of their sin and unbelief. Everyone has periods in their lives where, through circumstances or seasons, they have a place of testing, and time of spiritual dryness, a period of longing for rest and restoration. It is in those times to we need to submit to the Holy Spirit who searches our heart, and removes sin, rebellion, and unbelief from our hearts...We need to get that "Egypt" out of our hearts and enter into God's rest.

In this portion of Hebrews chapter three, we consider Jesus as the Apostle sent from the Father, the High Priest of our confession, like Moses. Yet, as with the angels, David, and Adam, Jesus is far greater still. He is the Son, and chief in all of God's house. A faithful servant in all of God's house, and we are God's children because of Christ.

We begin to dive into the Book of Hebrews and explore why this chapter points out why the Son is Greater than the angels, but we also begin to see the covenant of the earthly Kingship that the Son of God not only inherits, but eclipses.

We have begun a sermon study through the Book of Hebrews, or as it was originally titled, To the Hebrews. The message this week begins this epic journey. This multiple seek sermon series will take us through this rich and deep dive into how Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Heir of the promises of the covenant as the Son of David, the second Adam, and the fulfillment of all the ordinances and sacrificial requirements of the Law. And ultimately, Jesus is the King and Lord of all eternity.

Pastor Jeff Sirota of The Father's House church in Sutherlin, OR is teaching on Matthew 5:9 and what it means to have a pure heart for God. How do we have a pure heart according to scripture? What can sour a pure heart for God? Why is it crucial that we protect our hearts?

Gods perfect plan of salvation is the message. Please watch and enjoy.