Jesus Is Better | Hebrews | Week 16 | Because Of Jesus; Let Us… | Pastor Ryan DeFrain

Ryan DeFrain   -   July 8, 2025

Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean to “draw near to God” with full assurance of faith, and why is this important in our daily walk?
2. How does understanding Jesus as our High Priest change how we see God’s presence and access to Him?
3. Why is it important to “hold fast” to our confession of hope, especially in difficult seasons?
4. Pastor Ryan said, “The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone.” How can we practically live out the call to encourage and stir up one another in community?
5. What is the significance of communion, and how does it help us remember and respond to Jesus’ sacrifice in a personal way?
   

Notable Quotes

“It’s never been about your performance. It’s always been about Christ’s perfection.”

“We don’t draw near to God because we feel worthy—we draw near because we are covered in Jesus’ righteousness.”

“These ‘let us’ commands are really invitations to live in response to grace—not to earn it, but because we’ve received it.”