Hebrews 12:25-29

   I.  Do not reject God's Word.

-refuse = paraiteomai = disregard, reject, refuse

    a.  There is certainty of judgment for those who reject God's Word.

-escape = ekpheugo = to flee from, to flee from successfully, to escape

-turn away from = apostrepho = to repudiate, to reject, to turn away from

    b.  There is certainty of an unshakable kingdom for those who receive God's Word.

-Ex. 19:18; Judges 5:4-5, Ps. 68:7-8, 77:18, 114:4

-Haggai 2:6, 21

-II Pet. 2:7, Rev. 21:1-2

 

  II.  Give thanks for the unshakable kingdom we receive.

-receive = paralambano = receive, take; present active participle

-service = latreuo = worship, service

-Rom. 12:1

1) It is by our serving/worship that we express gratitude or thanks.

2) Giving thanks is the basis and motivation for service/worship.