A Season of Love | Advent 2024

Redemption Hill Church Sermons

In this episode, we dive into Hebrews chapter 10:1-10, as we reflect on the final theme of love during this Advent season. We explore the significance of God's initiating love, which is preemptive and not based on our actions or worthiness. The text reminds us that the sacrifices of the Old Testament were merely shadows of the true substance to come—Jesus Christ.

00:00:00 - Introduction and Reading of Hebrews 10:1-10
00:02:30 - Themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
00:04:45 - God's Initiating Love
00:06:00 - Personal Reflections on Christmas Celebrations
00:08:00 - Cultural Narratives vs. Gospel Truth
00:10:30 - The Ineffectiveness of Animal Sacrifices
00:12:00 - God's Plan from the Beginning
00:14:30 - The Shadow vs. The Substance
00:16:00 - The Logic of Sacrifices
00:18:00 - The Need for a Perfect Sacrifice
00:20:30 - The Unique Nature of Humanity
00:22:00 - The Incarnation of Christ
00:24:00 - Jesus' Perfect Obedience
00:26:30 - The Significance of Jesus' Sacrifice
00:28:00 - The Assurance of Forgiveness
00:30:00 - The Blasphemy of Self-Punishment
00:32:00 - The Fulfillment of God's Will
00:34:00 - The Assurance of Salvation
00:36:00 - The Christmas Miracle
00:38:00 - Conclusion and Call to Faith
00:40:00 - Final Prayer and Reflection