1. W E L C O M E T O T H E
J A C K S O N S T R E E T C H U R C H O F C H R I S T
P L E A S E T U R N O F F C E L L P H O N E S

2. Hebrews 2:1-4 Therefore we must give
the more earnest heed to the things we
have heard, lest we drift away. (2) For if
the word spoken through angels proved
steadfast, and every transgression and
disobedience received a just reward, (3)
how shall we escape if we neglect so
great a salvation, which at the first
began to be spoken by the Lord, and
was confirmed to us by those who heard
Him, (4) God also bearing witness both
with signs and wonders, with various
miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit,
according to His own will?

5. DANGERS IN HEBREWS
A.The book of Hebrews was written to
Christians who were considering going
back to the Old Law and Jewish system.
B.The writer uses a number of warnings or
dangers that they (and we) need to
consider.
C.Some of these dangers are connected with
the word “lest”.
D.We are going to look at these “lest” verses
this morning

6. I.DANGER OF DRIFTING—
Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we
must give the more
earnest heed to the things
we have heard, LEST we
drift away.

7. I.DANGER OF DRIFTING
A.Drifting is a gradual, unnoticed process,
like a ring slipping off your finger.
B.Paying close attention to God’s Word
prevents drifting. - James 1:21-22
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and
overflow of wickedness, and receive with
meekness the implanted word, which is
able to save your souls. (22) But be doers
of the word, and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves.

8. I.DANGER OF DRIFTING
C.Not forsaking the assemblies prevents
drifting. - Hebrews 10:24-25 (24) And let us
consider one another in order to stir up
love and good works, (25) not forsaking
the assembling of ourselves together, as
is the manner of some, but exhorting one
another, and so much the more as you see
the Day approaching.

9. I.DANGER OF DEPARTING—
Hebrews 3:12 Beware,
brethren, LEST there be in
any of you an evil heart of
unbelief in departing from
the living God;

10. II. DANGER OF DEPARTING
A. Drifting decreases our faith which
leads to falling away.
B. Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live
by faith; But if anyone draws back, My
soul has no pleasure in him."

11. I.DANGER OF
DECEITFULNESS - Hebrews
3:13 but exhort one another
daily, while it is called
"Today," LEST any of you be
hardened through the
deceitfulness of sin.

12. III. DANGER OF DECEITFULNESS
A.Sin is very deceitful.
1. Romans 7:11 For sin, taking
occasion by the commandment,
deceived me, and by it killed me.
2. Ephesians 4:22 that you put off,
concerning your former conduct, the
old man which grows corrupt
according to the deceitful lusts,

13. III. DANGER OF DECEITFULNESS
B. Sin promises happiness but ultimately brings
pain and destruction.
1. Alcohol, drugs, sexual immorality, lying,
stealing, cheating, etc.
2. There may be some enjoyment initially but
eventually you will pay the price of
unhappiness and destruction
3. Hebrews 11:24-26 By faith Moses, when he
became of age, refused to be called the son of
Pharaoh's daughter, (25) choosing rather to
suffer affliction with the people of God than to
enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, (26)
esteeming the reproach of Christ greater
riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he
looked to the reward.

14. IV. DANGER OF DEFICIENCY -
Hebrews 4:1 Therefore, since
a promise remains of entering
His rest, let us fear LEST any
of you seem to have come
short of it.

15. IV. DANGER OF DEFICIENCY
A.Deficiencies exist because we really do
not believe God will do what He says. -
Hebrews 4:2 For indeed the gospel was
preached to us as well as to them; but the
word which they heard did not profit them,
not being mixed with faith in those who
heard it.

16. IV. DANGER OF DEFICIENCY
B. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that
those who run in a race all run, but one receives
the prize? Run in such a way that you may
obtain it. (25) And everyone who competes for
the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do
it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an
imperishable crown. (26) Therefore I run thus:
not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one
who beats the air. (27) But I discipline my body
and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have
preached to others, I myself should become
disqualified.

17. V. DANGER OF
DISOBEDIENCE – Heb. 4:11
Let us therefore be diligent to
enter that rest, LEST anyone
fall according to the same
example of disobedience.

18. V. DANGER OF DISOBEDIENCE
A.Hebrews 3:18-19 And to whom did He
swear that they would not enter His
rest, but to those who did not obey?
(19) So we see that they could not
enter in because of unbelief.
B.Obedience takes great diligence and
faith.

19. VI. DANGER OF
DISCOURAGMENT - Hebrews
12:3 For consider Him who
endured such hostility from
sinners against Himself, LEST
you become weary and
discouraged in your souls.

20. VI. DANGER OF DISCOURAGMENT
A. We should keep focused on Jesus. - Hebrews
12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher
of our faith, who for the joy that was set before
Him endured the cross, despising the shame,
and has sat down at the right hand of the throne
of God.
B. We should not be discouraged by God’s
discipline. - Hebrews 12:5-6 And you have
forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you
as to sons: "My son, do not despise the
chastening of the LORD, Nor be discouraged
when you are rebuked by Him; (6) For whom the
LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every
son whom He receives.“

21. VI. DANGER OF DISCOURAGMENT
C.We should encourage one another. -
Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold fast the
confession of our hope without wavering,
for He who promised is faithful. (24) And
let us consider one another in order to stir
up love and good works, (25) not forsaking
the assembling of ourselves together, as
is the manner of some, but exhorting one
another, and so much the more as you see
the Day approaching.

22. VII. DANGER OF
DEFILEMENT - Hebrews
12:15 looking carefully lest
anyone fall short of the grace
of God; LEST any root of
bitterness springing up cause
trouble, and by this many
become defiled;

23. VII. DANGER OF DEFILEMENT
A.Roots are hard to get rid of, and as long
as the root is there the plant can grow
again.
1. Poison ivy,
2. pecan trees,
3. woodbine
B.When we get rid of sins in our lives we
must be sure to get out all the roots.
1. Friends,
2. links,
3. temptations

24. VIII. DANGER OF
DEGRADATION - Hebrews
12:16 LEST there be any
fornicator or profane person
like Esau, who for one morsel
of food sold his birthright.

25. VIII. DANGER OF DEGRADATION
A. This is connected to verse 15 “looking carefully
lest anyone fall short of the grace of God”
1. Esau was not thinking of his future when he
sold his birthright.
2. He was only thinking of his physical desire.
3. Later he deeply regretted his decision. -
Hebrews 12:17 For you know that afterward,
when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he
was rejected, for he found no place for
repentance, though he sought it diligently
with tears.

26. VIII. DANGER OF DEGRADATION
B. We also need to carefully consider the choices
we make.
1. We need to think about the effect our decision
will make on our eternity.
2. We need to sacrifice our physical desires to
assure our home in heaven.
a. Fornication
b. Adultery
c. Pleasure
d. Comfort
e. Peace

27. VIII. DANGER OF DEGRADATION
C.I’ve seen many people like Esau who made
poor decisions in their lives based on their
physical desires and later wept, wishing
they could change those decisions but
couldn’t.
1. Fornication - pregnancy
2. Adultery - divorce
3. Pleasure - sorrow
4. Comfort - pain
5. Peace - conflict

28. HAVE YOU FALLEN INTO ANY OF
THESE DANGERS IN HEBREWS?
A.Drifting?
B.Departure?
C.Deceit?
D.Deficiency?
E. Disobedience?
F. Discouragement?
G.Defilement?
H.Degradation?

29. DON’T ALLOW
ANYTHING TO
KEEP YOU OUT
OF HEAVEN!

31. TONIGHT’S SERMON
NEHEMIAH AND LEADERSHIP