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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

Sermon Study Guide

Do You Fear Death? | Hebrews 2:14-15 | Pastor Mark Griffin

Pastor Mark Griffin|Sunday, June 16, 2024

Scripture References

Hebrews 2:14-15Hebrews 2:9-13Philippians 2:5-8Mark 8:38Romans 5:12-19John 10:17-18Leviticus 25:47-49Revelation 20:10-121 Peter 5:8Romans 8:132 Corinthians 4:4Matthew 13:19Romans 6:23Zechariah 3:1Revelation 12:10Romans 3:21-262 Corinthians 5:14-21Colossians 2:13-15Galatians 4:3-7Romans 8:15-17Ecclesiastes 7Philippians 1:21

Sermon Summary

Pastor Mark Griffin examines Hebrews 2:14-15 to show how Jesus Christ’s incarnation and sacrifice conquered the power of death. This sermon offers believers a profound hope, moving them from the slavery of fear into the freedom of adoption as children of God.

Key Takeaways

1Jesus had to become fully human to serve as our legal representative and Kinsman Redeemer before God.
2The devil's primary weapons are deception and using God's own righteous laws to accuse us of our sins.
3Propitiation is the act of Jesus bearing the full weight of God's wrath in our place so we can receive His righteousness.
4The fear of death is a form of spiritual slavery that drives people toward worldly distractions or paralyzing anxiety.
5Through Christ, believers are adopted into God's family, changing their relationship with God from a judge to a Father.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Pastor Griffin mentioned that people often cope with death through 'denial' or 'distraction.' Where do you see this most in your own life or community?
2Why was it legally and spiritually necessary for Jesus to be both 'truly God and truly man'?
3How does the concept of the 'Kinsman Redeemer' from Leviticus 25 change the way you view your relationship with Jesus?
4In what ways does Satan act as a 'prosecuting attorney,' and how does Christ's work on the cross answer those accusations?
5What does it mean practically to 'number our days' (Psalm 90) without living in a state of fear?
6How should the reality of our adoption as children of God affect our daily prayer life?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Identify 'lullabies' of entertainment or worldly distractions you use to avoid thinking about eternity.
Memorize Romans 8:15 to remind yourself that you have received a spirit of adoption, not a spirit of fear.
Evaluate your current 'treasures'—money, career, or looks—against the reality that they will eventually 'burn up' at the end of the age.
If you are facing illness or aging, meditate on the truth that death for a Christian is a doorway to being 'more alive than you have ever been.'

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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