Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more… I. THE ASSEMBLING TOGETHER. All on the same level, except so far as we may differ in spiritual things. 1. Assembling together is a duty. (1) God has commanded it. (2) The practice is co-equal in point of time with the existence of the Christian Church. (3) It is necessary for carrying out the Lord's work. (4) It is essential for the spiritual well-being of every Christian man. 2. A privilege. To neglect it is to starve the soul. II. THE OBJECT OF MEETING TOGETHER. 1. TO draw near to God. 2. To receive spiritual blessings. 3. To exhort one another. III. THE INCREASING IMPORTANCE OF THIS MEETING TOGETHER AS THE PARTICULAR DAY NAMED IN THE TEXT DRAWS NEAR. 1. The day that you may be deprived of the opportunity of meeting. (1) From sickness. (2) From loss of inclination. 2. The day of trial and affliction. 3. The day of death. 4. The day of judgment. (G. Sexton, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. |
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