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boldly go

Hebrews 4:14-16 (JDV)

Hebrews 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the sky – Jesus the Son of God – let us hold fast to our confession.
Hebrews 4:15 You see, we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without failure.
Hebrews 4:16 Therefore, let us approach the throne of favor with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.

boldly go

It is not easy to approach God’s throne with boldness. Something within us cringes at the thought of entering the presence of Almighty God — since we know how sinful and despicable we are. What helps is recognizing that we never enter his glorious presence on the basis of our own merit. We enter on the basis of Christ’s glorious obedience and sinlessness. God’s mercy is guaranteed because of our holy and righteous Savior.