Honoring Christ and His Rulers

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: Hebrews 13:7-17 Honoring Christ and His Rulers Sermon Outline for May 21, 2006 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri I. 1:1-4 The Father’s Final Word - The Bright and Shining Son LINK TO II. – 1:4 “having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. II. 1:5-2:18 A Better Name Than Angels - Son of God and Son of Man LINK TO III. – 2:17 “that He might be  a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God” III. 3:1-5:10 A Better High-Priest: Source of Faithfulness, Rest, Compassion LINK TO IV. – 5:9,10 “And  having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, called by God as High Priest  “  according to the order of Melchizedek,  ” IV. 5:11-10:39 Christ, A Priest Like Melchizedek , High Priest of GoodThings  to Come Link to V – 10: 10:36 -39 “You have need of endurance …,the just shall live by faith ” V. 11:1-12:13 We should live with faith and endurance. Link to VI – 12:13 “Make Straight Paths” VI. 12:14-13:19 Strong Hands, Straight Paths - Living in Heavenly Community on Earth VII. 13:20-25 Benediction: Completeness Unto Every Good Work 7 Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow , considering the outcome of their conduct. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 9 Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them. 10 We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12 Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. 13 Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp , bearing His reproach. 14 For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come . 15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips , giving thanks to His name. 16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 17 Obey those who rule over you , and be submissive , for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account . Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. NOTES 1. Overview of this section (See First Page) 2. Two general comments about elders A. Multiple elders are assumed B. Ruling and teaching functions are combined 3. Duties of Elders A. Servant Rule by the Word B. Speaking Christ’s Word C. Exemplary Faith/conduct D. Dying Well E. Administering the Sacrament of Nurture F. Leading in Celebratory Praise G. Guarding the Flock H. Intent on Giving an Account of the Congregant’s Souls 4. Duties of the Laity to Christ’s Under-shepherds A. Remember B. Imitate C. Obey D. Submit E. Seek their Joy F. Don’t Give Them Grief! Questions from Today’s Sermon for Young Hearers (and Others Trying to Stay Awake and Pay Attention) 1. Pastor Tuuri says that Hebrews has _____ sections. 2. Today’s sermon is from section _____, telling us how to live heavenly lives on ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.. 3. This text has 2 centers, both of which focus on ___ ___ ___ ___ ___. 4. At either end of this text are our duties to ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___. 5. It starts with ___ ___ ___ ___ rulers, and moves to present ones. 6. Between these is verse 8 which talks about ___ ___ ___ ___ ___. 7. At the heart of the rulers’ duties is the Lord’s ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___. 8. The Jews wanted to stay in the ___ ___ ___ ___ but we move forward. 9. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ is now flowing into all the world. 10. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ are a very important part of this. 11. We should ___ ___ ___ ___ for them. 12. We should ___ ___ ___ like them. 13. We should want to ___ ___ ___ ___ them. 14. We should want to make them ___ ___ ___ ___ ___. 15. We should try very hard not to make them ___ ___ ___. 16. We should try hard to ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ to the sermon. 17. We should try hard to believe and ___ ___ ___ ___ Jesus.