October 27, 2024
John Harris

Dying Angst

Hebrews 2:14-18

Why do we fear

?
1. We fear the loss of

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2. We fear the realm of the

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3. We fear

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and

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4. We fear

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from our

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ones.
5. We fear everlasting

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.

The fear of death is

and universal, but Jesus came to

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his followers from the

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of the

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of dying.

Christ has delivered us from the bondage of our dying angst by becoming for us a faithful and merciful high priest who destroys the devil, defeats death, pays for our sins, and helps us overcome temptation.

1. In Christ we have a
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2. In Christ we have a
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3. In Christ we have an
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As followers of Christ,
1. We have already surrendered

of our lives.

2. We live with a real sense of

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Christ even in the midst of the

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of death.

3. Our sense of incompleteness and failure is overcome by the

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of an eternal future.

4. Our fear of

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has been turned

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out.

5. Our fear of everlasting

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is replaced with

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and

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of the One who has delivered us from

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and

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1. Yankees or Dodgers?
   

2. What are some common fears or anxieties people have surrounding death? Why do you think death is such a difficult topic for many?
   

3. How does the author describe the power the devil had over people? Why was this power connected to the fear of death?
   

4. How did Jesus free those who were held in slavery by their fear of death? What does it mean that He shared in their humanity?
   

5. Why does the author emphasize that Jesus helps the “descendants of Abraham” and not angels? What does this tell us about God’s plan of salvation?
   

6. What is the significance of Jesus becoming a “merciful and faithful high priest”? How does His experience as a human qualify Him for this role?
   

7. How does Jesus’ own experience of suffering enable Him to help those who are being tempted? How does this relate to overcoming the fear of death?
   

8. How does understanding Jesus’ victory over death impact your own fear of dying?
   

9. In what ways can we practically apply this passage to our lives when we face challenges or anxieties?
   

10. Consider how the fear of death can impact different aspects of our lives (relationships, decisions, priorities, etc.).
    

11. Reflect on the significance of Jesus’s resurrection in light of this passage.