Hebrews 10:19-31
The work of grace is finished. The One who accomplished it has gone up "higher than the heavens" (Hebrews 7:26). Following His footsteps we are invited to enter in by the new and living way, henceforth open for the worshipper. The blood of the Lord Jesus, the rent veil, the intercession on our behalf by a High Priest all give full assurance to our faith. Let us draw near, brethren, in complete freedom. Let nothing hold us back from entering the holy place . . . nor from the regular gatherings of the children of God (v. 25). We are not converted to live lonely, self-centred lives. Let us encourage one another to love and devotion.
The end of the section is particularly solemn. To sin wilfully was for the Jews who professed Christianity to go back to the law and thus to trample under foot the holy Son of God, to make vile His precious blood, and to despise His grace. This could be applied to children of Christian parents who reject the instruction received in their childhood and deliberately choose the way of the world. Young friends who possess such great privileges, the way to heaven will not always be open to you. Draw near now (John 6:37).