The Law of Christ
Practiced in the Book of
Hebrews
Hebrews 13: 1-19
Law of
Christ
Relational
Led by the Spirit
of God
Love with
Action/Sacrifice
Constant
Transformation
Last week presented by Michael
Bloomfield
Foundationa
l verse:
V8: “Jesus
Christ is
the same
yesterday,
today, and
forever!”
brothers and sisters...”
V2 “Show hospitality...you never
know –you may be entertaining
angels...”
V3 “Remember those in prison...”
Note: these were Christian brothers
and sisters in prison because of
their faith in Jesus –not
criminals...so are we obligated to
visit criminals in prison? (Yes)
V4 “Respect marriage, must be
honored by all, and keep the
marriage bed pure...”
V17 “Have confidence in your
leaders and submit to their
authority –they will give account
to God...”
V18 “Pray for us to have a clear
#2. Led by the Spirit:
V5 “Keep your lives free from the love of money...be
content/satisfied with what you have because God
said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake
you!’
V6 Our response should be: ‘The Lord is my Helper; I
will not be afraid! What can human beings do to
me?’’’
V15 “Through Jesus, let us continually offer to God a
sacrifice of praise!”
#3. Love with action and
sacrifice:
V7 “Remember your leaders – watch how they live and
imitate their faith (not always their
behavior/actions)”
V11-14 “Jesus died in disgrace outside the city
walls...let us, then, go to Him outside the camp,
bearing the disgrace He bore...because our eyes are
focused on the city to come –new heaven and
earth...”
V16 “And do not forget to do good and share with
others – these sacrifices please God”...
Constant Transformation:
V9 “Do not be carried away by all kinds of
strange teachings...”
V10 “Let your hearts be continuously
strengthened by grace –not by following
ceremonial laws”...
Let’s think
about...
•How are your
relationships here
at BDA?
•Are you content
because you know He
will never leave
you?
•Are you praying for
your leaders? The
new Board?
•Are you continuing
to grow in His
