Warning Against Drifting Away
Josh Whitney
Part of Hebrews—Consider Jesus
January 21, 2022

Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.


  1. The first command in Hebrews is to

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  2. Are you

    right now?

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  3. God’s Word provides a

    against spiritual drift.

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  4. God will

    every thought, word and deed, both the good and the evil.

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  5. If we ignore this great salvation, we won’t

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  6. The Bible clearly teaches the doctrine of

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  7. God uses miracles to

    His message and messengers.

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Discussion Questions:
1. What did you learn from this teaching?
2. What did the writer of Hebrews want his readers to pay attention to?
3. How can we prevent gradual drift from God and His truth?
4. What are the consequences for those who pay no attention to the Gospel?
5. What is causing your heart to drift away from God?
6. What sort of just retribution are you storing up?

Next Week’s Verses: Hebrews 2:5-18